Enamelled notice regarding stone throwing, 1910-1936
- Made:
- 1910-1936 in United Kingdom
Enamelled notice "Persons throwing stones at the telegraph will be prosecuted", unknown maker for the General Post Office, British, 1910-1936.
Ceramic insulators on telegraph and telephone lines were a very tempting target for vandalism for those with catapults and air guns. This sign attempted to dissuade would-be vandals, but the marks suggest that it became a target itself.
Details
- Category:
- Telecommunications
- Object Number:
- 1985-587
- Materials:
- metal (unknown) and enamel
- Measurements:
-
overall: 197 mm x 144 mm x 30 mm, .462 kg
- type:
- regulatory sign
- credit:
- Donated by BT Heritage and Archives