Electrical Insulator

Object/Artifact

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Goulbourn Museum

Name/Title

Electrical Insulator

Entry/Object ID

2010.10.58

Description

Aqua glass electrical insulator. "WHITALL TATUM No2," written on the surface in raised lettering near the base. On the other side of the base "MADE IN U.S.A." Underneath this is "42-46" under that is "A" and under that is "44" with one dot on the left and two on the right.

Context

This glass insulator was donated from outside the Goulburn region but is an example of a type that could be used within the region.

Collection

Artefact Collection: Secondary

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

Dimensions

Height

9.9 cm

Diameter

7.2 cm

Dimension Notes

Vertical

Material

glass - verre