Pair of 'socks'

PART OF:
Live line conducting safety suit, with integral hood
Made:
1975-1980 in United Kingdom
maker:
Unknown
Pair of 'socks'

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Pair of 'socks', for Live line conducting safety suit, used for 'bare hand' working on electic power transmission lines up to 400 KV.

Details

Category:
Protective Clothing
Object Number:
1980-1192/2
Measurements:
overall: 480 mm x 285 mm
type:
electric power transmission workers safety suit

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