| Name | Small-Talk Public Services Telephone Shelf |
| Date | 1975 |
| Manufacturer | WE |
| Usage | US Phone Booth |
Development of the “Small Talk Shelf”
| KS-19945 Small-Talk Public Services Telephone Shelf Purpose & Function The KS-19945 is a coin-telephone shelf categorized under “Small-Talk Public Services Telephone Shelf.” This type of shelf was designed for use with coinless telephone facilities often found in public service areas, distinct from regular coin-operated setups. Documentation & Timeline The shelf is documented in the Bell System Practices under Section 508-253-100, titled “Small Talk Public Services Telephone Shelf – Identification, Installation, and Maintenance.” The most recent iteration is Issue 4, dated February 1982. This indicates that the KS-19945 was standardized and remained in use at least through the early 1980s. Physical Description One source notes a variant listed as KS-19945, List 7, which measures 17-3/8″ × 2-5/8″, features a single-faced design with white graphics on a blue background, displays a “Change-a-Call” logo, and uses pressure-sensitive adhesive on the back for mounting to coin-less telephone installations. |
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