Advertising Through the Ages
by Bob Stahr
Reprinted from "Crown Jewels of the Wire", November 1998, page 11
This ad shows a cross-section of what appears to be a U-935
offered by C.S.
Knowles and produced by Imperial Porcelain.
Note the transmission lines they
were used on.
Journal of Electricity, Power & Gas, January 1900
Journal of Electricity. Power & Gas, February 1900
This ad shows an artist's rendition of a U-935 and the
Imperial Porcelain
Trademark. Note that the ad states
eight different styles are available.
Journal of Electricity, Power & Gas, June 1902
This Knowles ad shows what could be either a CD 315,
CD 321 or CD 333. Note
the patent date of May 20,1902
appears in this June 1902 ad. Sizes of the
insulator listed
go from 5" to 15". Anyone ever see a 15" one????
Journal of Electricity, Power & Gas, December 1905
One of the first New Lexington advertisements found.
Note that the ad
mentions "Crown" porcelain insulators.
Some porcelain collectors feel
there may be a
connection between Imperial's closing and
the formation of New
Lexington High Voltage.
Electrical Review & Western Electrician, January 1, 1909
This ad from New Lexington High Voltage shows
what appears to be a M-4550.
At the time of this
writing, this insulator is unknown.
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