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G.T.P. Insulator

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Material
CERAMIC;
Description
Cream ceramic insulator with domed top and hollow skirt. Interior of dome has screw threads. 'G.T.P.' is inscribed on top.
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Category
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Sub-Category
ELECTRICAL AND MAGNETIC TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Description
Cream ceramic insulator with domed top and hollow skirt. Interior of dome has screw threads. 'G.T.P.' is inscribed on top.
Narrative
The wood that is attached to some of the insulators is called a 'Cobb'. The insulators were used so people could communicate by telephone or by radio. A wire was wrapped around the insulator then hooked up to a cobb then to a telephone line.
Material
CERAMIC;
Height
10.5
Width
7.5
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Accession No.
1992.14.5
Type of Record
Museum Artifact

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