Insulated Wire Spool. Chester Cable Corp.

Object/Artifact

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Chester Historical Society

Insulated Wire Spool. Chester Cable Corp. - Side A: The image displays a circular spool labeled "Plasticote Synthetic-Insulated-Wire" in blue text atop a yellow background, with "Chester Cable Corp." written in script, indicating it originates from Chester, New York; the spool is partially used, revealing some of the gray wire coiled around it, while the colors and design reflect a classic or vintage appearance, the product is from mid-20th century.
Insulated Wire Spool. Chester Cable Corp. - Side A

The image displays a circular spool labeled "Plasticote Synthetic-Insulated-Wire" in blue text atop a yellow background, with "Chester Cable Corp." written in script, indicating it originates from Chester, New York; the spool is partially used, revealing some of the gray wire coiled around it, while the colors and design reflect a classic or vintage appearance, the product is from mid-20th century.

Name/Title

Insulated Wire Spool. Chester Cable Corp.

Entry/Object ID

chs-015645

Description

This is a vintage metal insulated wire spool. Some original wire still on it. Chester Cable Corp, Chester, New York. Spool is 2 3/4" in diameter and about3/4" thick. Great yellow and blue graphics.

Category

Cable Corp, Chester/Alcatel

Acquisition

Notes

2/21/2016 Gift from Clifton Patrick

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Chester Cable Corp.

Date made

circa 1970

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Transcription

Plasticote SYNTHETIC-INSULATED-WIRE REG TRADE MARK Chester Cable Corp. CHESTER, NEW YORK

Dimensions

Height

7.1 cm

Width

7.1 cm

Depth

2 cm

Create Date

January 14, 2025

Update Date

March 16, 2025