Cable for aerial installation, 1930-1962
- Made:
- 1930-1962 in United Kingdom
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Cable for aerial installation containing one carrier quad polythene insulated and PVC sheathed, made by Standard Telephones and Cables Limited, British, 1930-1962
Details
- Category:
- Telecommunications
- Object Number:
- 1962-87
- Materials:
- copper (alloy), plastic (unidentified) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
- Measurements:
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overall: 235 mm x 18 mm diameter
- type:
- electric cable
- credit:
- Donated by STC plc
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