Long distance voice frequency polythene insulated cable, 1930-1962
- Made:
- 1930-1962 in United Kingdom
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Long distance voice frequency polythene insulated and sheathed twenty seven star quad cable, made by Standard Telephones and Cables Limited, British, 1930-1962
Details
- Category:
- Telecommunications
- Object Number:
- 1962-80
- Materials:
- copper (alloy), paper (fibre product), metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified) and polyethylene (polythene)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 230 mm x 40 mm diameter
- type:
- cable
- credit:
- Donated by STC plc
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