Telegraph Lines is a photograph by Norma Brock which was uploaded on March 1st, 2013.
Telegraph Lines
A rare sight these days, glass insulators glistening in the sun atop utility poles. Glass insulators were first produced in the 1850's for use with... more
by Norma Brock
Title
Telegraph Lines
Artist
Norma Brock
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
A rare sight these days, glass insulators glistening in the sun atop utility poles. Glass insulators were first produced in the 1850's for use with telegraph lines. As technology progressed, the insulators were needed for telephone lines, electric power lines, and other applications. In the mid 1960's, as they were replaced with ceramic insulators, folks began collecting these antique glass insulators. Today there are thousands of insulator collectors worldwide.
We discovered these still active insulators on our first trip to Ireland in 2007. Driving through the Connemara, where one seems to slip back in time, we were delighted to see the tops of the poles glistening with these almost forgotten treasures!
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March 1st, 2013
