Insulator: Dominion 42

Object/Artifact

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Goulbourn Museum

Name/Title

Insulator: Dominion 42

Entry/Object ID

D2011.1.61

Description

This is a clear glass electrical insulator, that is embossed with "Dominion 42" and a makers mark with a diamond that has a "D" inside of it and "50" to the right side, and "17" Underneath it. This indicates it was manufactured by the Dominion Glass Co and the mold number is 42.

Context

The insulator was donated from Boyd's Farm a historic site within the Goulburn region since 1872.

Collection

Artefact Collection: Digital

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Insulator

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Electrical System Components

Nomenclature Class

Electrical & Magnetic T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Search Terms

Dominion

Dimensions

Height

10.1 cm

Diameter

9.1 cm

Material

glass - verre