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Title |
SMCSO Transvox Pocket Pager Set |
Object Name |
Pager |
Description |
San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Transvox pocket pager set, c. 1950 to 1970. Set includes a metal pager (A), a triangular-shaped speaker (B), a cord to connect the two (C), a warranty card (D) and a case (E). Metal pager (A) is rectangular in shape with rounded corners, a hinge at the bottom, a plug outlet at the top right, a plastic dial on the top left and a wire metal clip on back. On front is inscribed, "Transvox / POCKET PAGER." Speaker (B) appears to be off-white Bakalite plastic, with a rounded, peach-colored tip at bottom of triangle with holes on side for inserting a wire plug. There is a round, silver-colored piece separating the two pieces of plastic. There is also a silver-colored metal clip on back. Cord (C) is comprised of two beige-colored wires twined together with a peach-colored and clear-colored plug at either end. Warranty card (D) describes the unconditional guarantee and is comprised of black text printed on off-white paper. Case (E) is rectangular in shape with curved sides and is comprised of a blue vinyl outer shell lined with off-white satin cloth on lid and dark blue velvet on interior base. Printed in black on underside of lid is, "TRANSVOX / POCKET PAGER." |
Date |
c. 1950 to 1970 |
Creator |
Transvox |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2014.018.008 |
Dimensions |
H-5 W-6.5 D-5 inches |
Collection |
3D - Telecommunication Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"Transvox / POCKET PAGER" (inscribed on pager A); "TRANSVOX / POCKET PAGER" (printed underside of lid); "Warranty / TRANSVOX pocket pagers are uncondition- / ally guaranteed for five years ... " (paper warranty card D) |
Provenance |
This artifact was owned and used by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. |
Search Terms |
Communications Communications Technology Electronics Electronics Technology San Mateo County San Mateo County Sheriff's Office San Mateo County-Sheriffs Sheriff's Department Sheriffs |
Subjects |
Communication devices Communications Electronic apparatus & appliances Sheriffs |
Credit line |
Courtesy of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office |