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.
Details
- 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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