Repository

Burnaby Village Museum

Accession Code

HV973.41.66

Description

Composed of a copper sleeve through which a power line passes and the round shaped steel mounting apparatus below. The mounting apparatus has two holes through which bolts pass for tightly crimping the sleeve which passes through its center. A piece of blue tape has stamped "TTC-T7". Length of sleeve: 38 cm Width: 1.3 cm Height: 5 cm Mounting apparatus diameter: 8 cm Height: 6 cm

Object History

Metal wire hanger for the Toronto Transit Commission.

Marks/Labels

"TTC-T7", collectors previous number on blue sticker. stamped, or cast, in to the wire guide on one side is "17688" "TYPE AS 00" and on the other side an "8" or a "B" in a circle. Cast or stamped into the hanger is "FLECTO" and the same "8" or "B' in a circle.

Subjects

Transportation

Transportation - Public Transit

Transportation - Electric Railroads

Natural Resources - Energy

Names

British Columbia Electric Railway Company

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