Insulators used by the Bureau of Electricity, prior 1986

Object/Artifact

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Insulators used by the Bureau of Electricity, prior 1986

Entry/Object ID

2018.28.1

Description

Acc. No. 18.28.1 (A-C) Subject Category: Bureau of Electricity Date or Period: Unknown Object: Insulators, electric Description: Three dome-shaped blue colored glass insulators. Item A has an embossed inscription: "1884 Brooks"; Item B : maker unknown; and Item C is inscribed: "Heming Ray; Made in U.S.A". Sizes: Item A - 4 1/4 in. height; Item B - 4 1/4 in. height; and Item C - 4 in. height. History of object: Insulators used by the Alameda Bureau of Electricity. They were acquired from Delbert Lloyd, a lineman for the Bureau of Electricity from 1949 to 1986 who resided at 1225 Walnut St., Alameda. Acquired from: Museum Acquisition Fund. Date: 06/23/18

Interpretative Labels

Label

INSULATORS From the collection of Delbert Lloyd, a lineman for the Alameda Bureau of Electricity, 1949 - 1986.