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7 inch Pyrex Radio Strain Insulator. (Images are provided for educational and research purposes only. Other use requires permission, please contact the Museum.) thumbnail
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7 inch Pyrex Radio Strain Insulator

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Glass insulator, with what we believe is the patent number embossed on it. Has Pyrex Made in the USA embossed on the other side. Has two bulbous ends and a ridged middle section. Radio strain insulators are used to insulate either end of a wire antenna from the tower or other mounting hardware.
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TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNICATION
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OTHER TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT FOR COMMUNICATION
Description
Glass insulator, with what we believe is the patent number embossed on it. Has Pyrex Made in the USA embossed on the other side. Has two bulbous ends and a ridged middle section. Radio strain insulators are used to insulate either end of a wire antenna from the tower or other mounting hardware.
Accession No.
2013.27.2
Type of Record
Museum Artifact

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