Aluminium conductor cable, 1939-1969

Made:: 1939-1969 in unknown place

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Telescoped cellular polythene insulated aluminium conductor cable with interstices filled with water repellent compound, sheathed with polythene, unknown maker, 1939-1969.

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Category:: Telecommunications

Object Number:: 1969-349

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

Measurements:: overall: 230 mm, 25 mm,

type:: cable

credit:: Donated by British Insulated Callender's Cables Limited

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Aluminium conductor cable, 1939-1969

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