INSULATOR
T1976.320.d
4th type used, white ceramic, flat ceramic top, attached to wooden support. Metal fitting attaches to section of wooden post. Ceramic impressed: "SALTER'S \ ACME." The 1st type used was " RAM'S HORN" (symbol) - ceramic. 3rd type used had a grooved top (symbol). None of 1st or 3rd types collected. From the telegraph line between Eyre & Madura. After the 4th type a new line was built further in land, and using steel posts to avoid corrosion and condensation.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1976.320.d |
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| Accession Date: | 12 Jan 1977 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | china, wood, metal |
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| Metal |
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| Wood |
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| Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| height | 360mm |
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