The Western Electric Sculptura (sometimes colloquially referred to as the ‘Donut Phone’) is one of the most recognisable and iconic phones of the 1970s, originating from Western Electric’s ‘Design Line’ in 1974. It was produced in both touch-tone, and a limited number of rotary dial models, intended for areas where the line and exchange could not yet handle touch-tone.
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The Sculptura was available in three colours: white, yellow and brown.
