this went cheap on eBay a few nights ago. Auction stated it was Bakelite, looked like plastic to me. Anyone ever seen one? I would I have felt more comfortable seeing a D1 in it. I passed....just looks too modern to me. Your thoughts?
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I do think this is Bakelite.
These were advertised by ads in newspapers in the late 1940s, for TWO DOLLARS. Didn't we have one here before, only for 302 ?
Similar to the Dial-Rite for 302s which was more elaborate with light.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, March 8, 1948:
Do you find it difficult to keep a pad and pencil near your telephone? Then order a plastic Pad-O-Phone today. It attaches securely to the base of your phone. The sliding drawer holds pad and pencil which are concealed when not in use. There's a style for square or oval phone. Pad-O-Phone, $2.00. Six extra pad refills, 35c. Stationery department. Street Floor. Order by mail or telephone GRant 4000.