4 boxes of 100 buckle clips

4x box of 100 buckle clips.

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4x box of 100 buckle clips.
Science Museum Group Collection
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4x box of 100 buckle clips. Four brown cardboard boxes bound with paper tape. Yellow labels.

Part of the Bob Gray collection of electrical objects.

Wiring clips such as these, made in about 1965, were used most often by professional electricians. The flat clip was pinned to a wall, the wiring placed flush against it, and the ends of the clips then folded around the wiring to hold it in place. This process took considerably more time than nailing the less-robust DIY-style clips over the wires (these required no bending). However, the finish was much more professional and created straight runs of wire which were securely held in place.

Details

Category:
Electronic Components
Object Number:
Y2012.15.65
Materials:
cardboard and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
74 mm x 70 mm, 145 mm, 40 g
type:
wiring clips
credit:
Mr Robert Gray