Telephony Cable Sample

Made:: 1900-1920 in London

maker:: Standard Telephones and Cables PLC

Telephony Cable Sample
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Paper-insulated telephone cable sample.

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Category:: Telecommunications

Object Number:: YINH553

Materials:: copper (metal), paper (fibre product), textile and lead (metal)

Measurements:: overall: 227 mm 25 mm,

type:: telephony cable

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Telephony Cable Sample

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