Seventy five pair polythene insulated and sheathed distribution cable, 1933-1969

Made:: 1933-1969 in United Kingdom

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Seventy five pair polythene insulated and sheathed distribution cable, unknown maker, British, 1933-1969

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Category:: Telecommunications

Object Number:: 1962-74

Materials:: polyethylene (polythene), metal (unknown) and paper (fibre product)

Measurements:: overall: 235 mm 20 mm, .14 kg

type:: cable

credit:: Donated by STC plc

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Seventy five pair polythene insulated and sheathed distribution cable, 1933-1969

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