What were phones like in the 1960s?

In the USA, at the start of the 1960's, they were generally the desk model with a rotary dial, like this one. read more

In the USA, at the start of the 1960’s, they were generally the desk model with a rotary dial, like this one. Invariably in shiny black or possibly red, or “industrial” dark green: Around 1962 or 1963, they introduced the “Princess Phone”, which looked like this. read more

The 1950s were prosperous years for the United States and saw many technological and economic advances. One of these forward strides was the widespread adoption of the telephone in American homes and businesses. read more