Red, featuring smooth rounded aerodynamic style of post-war Bell.An original Western Electric Type 500 desk set telephone in fire engine red, manufactured ca. 1954 and featuring the smooth, rounded aerodynamic style of the post-war Bell telephone models. The first production run of Type 500s, in basic black, was made in 1949; fully colored sets were produced starting in 1954. Original paper phone label with typed number 346-1218. Incised on original receiver BELL SYSTEM PROPERTY NOT FOR SALE WESTERN ELECTRIC. Adjustable volume control wheel on bottom. Original red coiled rubber cord. Issued: c. 1954 Dimensions: 8.75"L Country of Origin: Denmark