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Western Electric 591B & 593B

Single line desk and wall sets supplied to independents without Bell System markings.

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The operating company installed a frequency selective ringer for party line use or straight line ringer, as needed.

WE 591 Single line Western Electric 591B Single Line

Supplied to the operating company with no ringer.  This one has a frequency ringer installed for party line use.  These were rarely used within the Bell System.

(Photos courtesy of Michael Richman)
 

WE handset and case markings - non-Bell System
No Bell System Markings.

The case and handset have only the Western Electric logo.

(Photos courtesy of Jonathan Sowers)
WE 593B Wall set without Bell System markings
Western Electric 593B Single Line

Supplied to the operating company with no ringer.  This ivory set has a standard straight line C4A ringer installed.

The top insert is the marking on the outside of the backplate, and the lower (with date) is inside.

(Photos courtesy of Jonathan Sowers)



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