Telephone Line Cut-Out Switch

PART OF:
Collection of telecommunications operated in the Manchester area
Made:
1895-1905 in Manchester
Telephone Line Cut-Out Switch Telephone line cut-out switch, made by Smith, Baker & Co
Telephone Line Cut-Out Switch Telephone line cut-out switch, made by Smith, Baker & Co

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Telephone Line Cut-Out Switch
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Telephone line cut-out switch, made by Smith, Baker & Co
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Telephone line cut-out switch, made by Smith, Baker & Co., Manchester, and possibly designed by W. H. Preece.

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
Y1999.2.7
Materials:
wood (unidentified), brass (copper, zinc alloy), copper (alloy) and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 67 mm x 133 mm x 268 mm,
type:
circuit breaker

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