
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:
- enamel and metal (unknown)
- type:
- regulatory sign
- taxonomy:
-
- visual and verbal communication
- sign - promotional or advertising artefact
- credit:
- Donated by BT Heritage and Archives