Western Electric Design Models ©2006 paulf.  All rights reserved. (What's this copyright notice?) Models were typically made of wood and used standard phone parts, such as dials, fingerwheels and cords. All apparently use standard #6 dials. Photos are stamped on the back by the frim of Henry Dreyfuss. From a portfolio in the collection of the JKL Museum of Telephony. Photos courtesy of Wayne Merit
Bedroom Set Models ca. 1955 - 1956 These were an early step in the design process that resulted in the Princess sets. For more on the Princess evolution, go here.
Many variations were tried to hold a standard G3 handset on a small oval base. The small ridge that permitted the Princess phone to be easily picked up with one hand apparently evolved after many trials. Imagine the cost to produce some of the more intricate shapes!
Dial In Handset Models ca. 1955 - 1956 These were an early step in the design process that resulted in the Trimline sets. For more on the Trimline evolution, go here.
	The models were tested and most received unsatisfactory grades, due to the size and shape of the handsets.  The dial size proved to be a major problem that haunted the designers for several years. For more on the Trimline evolution, go here.

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