Name/Title
Insulator: Brookfield 10Entry/Object ID
2011.1.62Description
Dark green electrical insulator; "Brookfield New York" is written on the surface in raised lettering, near the base. On top is the number "10" written in raised lettering. This insulator has a top hat-shaped dome and crown straight skirt.Context
Clear and colourful glass insulators would have been a very common telegraph, telephone and electrical pole accessory. This example from the Museum’s collection originated from the Boyd Farm collection - embossed with “Brookfield” this insulator was produced by Brookfield Glass Company, which made insulators throughout the 1870s.Collection
Artefact Collection: SecondaryLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
InsulatorNomenclature Sub-Class
Electrical System ComponentsNomenclature Class
Electrical & Magnetic T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologySearch Terms
BrookfieldLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
Electrical Insulator, InsulatorDimensions
Height
10.5 cmDiameter
8 cmDimension Notes
Vertical
