Northwestern Bell Laptop Sleeve
Black / 7"
$27.99
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Give your everyday tech a connection to earlier communications technology with this Northwestern Bell Laptop Sleeve. Its legacy-inspired identity honors the regional telephone company that linked communities across five upper Midwest states and later entered the US West chapter after the Bell System breakup. Ideal for telecom-history collectors, Omaha loyalists, and anyone who appreciates the evolution from early exchanges to modern connected life.
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company served Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska in the upper Midwest. Its early regional telephone history includes a two-phone intercom used in Little Falls, Minnesota, in 1876; a Bell-licensed exchange believed to have opened in Deadwood, South Dakota, in 1878; and a Western Union exchange opened in Keokuk, Iowa, on September 1, 1878. That Keokuk exchange passed to the Bell Company after Western Union left the telephone business in November 1879. In Minneapolis, an experimental exchange opened at City Hall in fall 1878, preceding the incorporation of the Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company on December 10, 1878. The Iowa Telephone Company adopted the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company name on December 10, 1920. In January 1921, it merged with the Nebraska Telephone Company and Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company, retaining Omaha headquarters. Northwestern Bell established dial service in Fargo in 1939. Following the Bell System breakup, it did business as US West from 1984, later joining Mountain Bell and Pacific Northwest Bell. The Northwestern Bell operation was phased away by late summer 1999; US West was replaced by Qwest in 2000 and later by CenturyLink Communications.
Northwestern Bell Laptop Sleeve
$27.99
Sale price
$27.99
Regular price
Give your everyday tech a connection to earlier communications technology with this Northwestern Bell Laptop Sleeve. Its legacy-inspired identity honors the regional telephone company that linked communities across five upper Midwest states and later entered the US West chapter after the Bell System breakup. Ideal for telecom-history collectors, Omaha loyalists, and anyone who appreciates the evolution from early exchanges to modern connected life.
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company served Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Nebraska in the upper Midwest. Its early regional telephone history includes a two-phone intercom used in Little Falls, Minnesota, in 1876; a Bell-licensed exchange believed to have opened in Deadwood, South Dakota, in 1878; and a Western Union exchange opened in Keokuk, Iowa, on September 1, 1878. That Keokuk exchange passed to the Bell Company after Western Union left the telephone business in November 1879. In Minneapolis, an experimental exchange opened at City Hall in fall 1878, preceding the incorporation of the Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company on December 10, 1878. The Iowa Telephone Company adopted the Northwestern Bell Telephone Company name on December 10, 1920. In January 1921, it merged with the Nebraska Telephone Company and Northwestern Telephone Exchange Company, retaining Omaha headquarters. Northwestern Bell established dial service in Fargo in 1939. Following the Bell System breakup, it did business as US West from 1984, later joining Mountain Bell and Pacific Northwest Bell. The Northwestern Bell operation was phased away by late summer 1999; US West was replaced by Qwest in 2000 and later by CenturyLink Communications.
A slim, protective laptop sleeve crafted from smooth neoprene with a soft, padded interior that cushions your device while keeping it lightweight and easy to carry. The front panel is customizable with a crisp, minimalist design; the back is solid black for a clean, low-profile look. Dual zipper enclosures give fast, secure access from either side, and the water-resistant, durable construction helps shield your laptop from light spills and everyday wear. Available in multiple sizes to fit a range of laptops and tablets, this sleeve slips into backpacks or briefcases without adding bulk and adds a touch of understated style to your daily commute or work-from-home setup.
Product features
- Dual zipper enclosures for easy two-sided access
- Foam padding to absorb bumps and protect from dust
- Smooth neoprene exterior — lightweight and water-resistant
- Customizable front panel with solid black back
- Available in multiple sizes to fit laptops and tablets
Care instructions
- Use warm water, dish soap and clean spots off your sleeve. It's not necessary to soak the whole sleeve. For hard to clean spots use a soft bristled brush.
| 7" | 10" | 13" | 15" | 17" | |
| Length, in | 7.09 | 10.43 | 12.60 | 13.39 | 15.94 |
| Width, in | 4.72 | 7.87 | 9.45 | 10.24 | 12.01 |
| Diagonal, in | 8.50 | 13.07 | 15.75 | 16.85 | 19.96 |
| Depth, in | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 | 0.65 |