Telephone H pole, poles shortened for display, 1895-1900
- Made:
- 1895-1900 in United Kingdom
- maker:
- General Post Office
Telephone H pole, poles shortened for display, with 8 arms, 50 insulators and 1 bracing strut. Made by the General Post Office, British, 1895-1900
Details
- Category:
- Telecommunications
- Object Number:
- 1980-1483/2
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified) and metal (unknown)
- Measurements:
-
cross-arms: 260 mm x 2900 mm x 80 mm,
poles: 4870 mm 270 mm, 166 kg
- type:
- telephone pole
- credit:
- Post Office Telecommunications
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