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1856
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Bell/buzzer unit
Object name
Bell/buzzer unit
Date
ca. 1970
Medium
Metal, plastic
Dimensions
Overall: 7 x 1 3/4 x 1 in. ( 17.8 x 4.4 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Metal three-gang bell/buzzer unit; each buzzer a circular dome with plastic brown push button at center; slot for name card above each button.
Credit Line
Gift of David M. Lutzker
Object Number
2002.77.1
Gallery Label
This type of push button unit was typical of New York apartment buildings during the mid-twentieth century.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
