The telephone bench was found in most homes in the days before wall mounted, and then later cordless telephones, became the norm. The bench was a handy place to sit while you were talking on lengthy phone calls. It also provided a place to store the telephone directory.
TELEPHONE BENCH
About the Author: Bill Leaver
Bill Leaver has been associated with the Behnke Museum since it opened in 2003. He was named as Director/Curator in 2013.
