TAH-B Wall Telephone

Description

This exhibit is a TAH-B wall-mounted telephone manufactured in 1972 and donated to the museum by Kuralbay Dostanbayev, a resident of the Zhylyoi District. The telephone body and bell housing are made of durable impact-resistant plastic, while the internal mechanisms and mounting components are constructed of metal. The front panel features a rotary dial and a factory instruction label explaining the operating procedure. The handset is positioned on the left side, and the rear panel includes metal fittings for wall installation. Telephones of this type were widely used in Soviet administrative offices, industrial enterprises, and communication facilities, serving as an important means of wired communication. Today, the object is preserved as a historical artifact illustrating the development of telecommunications technology during the second half of the twentieth century.
Date: 1972
Material: Plastic, metal.
Technique: Factory-made, Perm Factory.
Size: 20.5 × 19 × 12 cm.