Mickey Mouse Telephone
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Title
Mickey Mouse Telephone
Subject
Technology
Description
A Mickey Mouse telephone dating from 1976. The phone features Mickey Mouse standing on top of a plastic base made to look like wood, which houses the buttons used for dialing. Mickey is positioned to hold to the receiver, so the user is taking the phone from Mickey's hand when making a call. This device was designed as a novelty item to make telephone calls more fun. It can also be assumed that these phones were created with Disney collectors in mind, as Disney has been releasing limited edition items like this for close to 60 years.
Beyond some of the nicks and scratches to the plastic, it is obvious that this item is considered to be vintage. The art style in which Mickey Mouse was designed has not been in use since the 1970s. Based on the buttons and the cord wrapped around Mickey's legs, it can be assumed that this phone is a landline device, which is not commonly used anymore.
Beyond some of the nicks and scratches to the plastic, it is obvious that this item is considered to be vintage. The art style in which Mickey Mouse was designed has not been in use since the 1970s. Based on the buttons and the cord wrapped around Mickey's legs, it can be assumed that this phone is a landline device, which is not commonly used anymore.
Creator
Liz Risko
Publisher
Liz Risko
Date
01/12/20
Format
Digital Image
Type
Technology
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Original Format
Digital Image
Files
Collection
Citation
Liz Risko, “Mickey Mouse Telephone,” COM/ENG 395, accessed January 19, 2025, https://com395.omeka.chass.ncsu.edu/items/show/16.