Insulator Miniatures

Reprinted from "INSULATORS - Crown Jewels of the Wire", February 1977, page 32

Dear Dora, 

This story has been a long time in the making, the major drawback being my inability to get a good photo of the insulators involved. This problem was finally solved when I found out my brother-in-law could get good pictures for me (He works for an industrial photographing company.). As you can see, the photos are excellent. I just hope they reproduce as well in your fine magazine. (Photos on page following.) 

I acquired both of these miniature insulators last summer while vacationing on the south Jersey coast. Since I was only about 40 miles from the old Armstrong-Whitall Tatum plant at Milville, I decided to travel the back roads in search of insulators. I stopped at a yard sale, and there they were! Needless to say, I purchased them right away. 

The one with a C.D. 216 on it is listed in Milholland's last book and price list (1976), line 3462 - no CD - open. 

The other one with a C.D. 155 on it is not listed in any book I've seen. Both are mint, and clear in color. I guess their use was salesman sample or paperweight, as they are threadless. 

If you or anyone has any information on these, it would be appreciated. 
Thanks, 
Bob Brophy 
4225 Carteret Dr. 
Phila., PA 19114 
1-215-637-8202

Smooth Base -- Clear
Base Diameter - 2-7/8", Height - 2-3/8"
Embossed as follows:
Front-- Armstrong's WHITALL TATUM, Front Center--
Back--COMMUNICATION INSULATORS, Back at Center--

Smooth Base -- Clear
Base Diameter - 2-7/8", Height - 2-3/8"
Embossed as follows:
Front -- Armstrong's WHITALL TATUM, Front Center-- 
Back--DISTRIBUTION INSULATORS, Back at center--