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	This "vanity telephone" ensemble dates back to 1884 and was used in upscale hotels in the northern U.S. The telephone industry was only ten years old at the time.

	Although Western Electric was recognized as a major supplier of telephone equipment, many people do not realize that they were also a major manufacturer of appliances such as refrigerators, mixers and sewing machines as shown here.

	The 551 switchboard, introduced by Western Electric in the 1940's, supported the PBX systems of the day and was considered to be one of the most reliable switchboards used at the time.