[AllyDiva87]

Hi all.. I am doing props for thoroughly modern millie.. Does anyone have an idea on making a really simple/cheap 1920 telephone..I need them for the stenogs desk.. If anyone could help i'd appreciate it! Thank you.

[CYTluver]

use Styrofoam! i no it sounds questionable but with the right painting


technique (shadows and texture) they look soo real from the audience!


trust me i make props all the time when im not doing plays.

[pish123c]

I'd save the trouble and go to an antique store, personally.

[Salome]

just buy one that looks like a 1920s phone. i have one like that in my living room.

[CYTluver]

*sigh* or you could save the trouble and buy one.

[kk5033]

This place literally has everything.

They have this plastic kit that you cut out and glue together. Paint it black and you have an 1920's phone with separate receiver. Add a bit of heavy black string for a cord.

http://www.theatrehouse.net/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=THH&Product_Code=7602&Category_Code=

[Set_Buildin_Dad]

You could try eBay. One was just sold on there.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Western-Electric-F1-Desktop-Telephone-1920-30-s_W0QQitemZ250168999872QQihZ015QQcategoryZ38037QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[windscreen]

I am in the process of building a time machine but am waiting on delivery of a plasma induction funnel. If you can hang on for a couple of weeks I'll make the 1920's my first stop.