Hammer with insulated handle, ca. 1920
Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Item 74847
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An enterprising Central Maine Power lineman constructed his own insulated tool in about 1920 by replacing this hammer's wooden handle with a steel pipe, and then covering the pipe with braided fiberglass cloth and rubber insulation.
Safety equipment was especially important for the line workers who erected utility poles and strung cable.
Other Information
- Title: Hammer with insulated handle, ca. 1920
- Creation Date: circa 1920
- Subject Date: circa 1920
- Media: Iron, wood, plastic
- Local Code: 2004.090.4117
- Collection: Central Maine Power Co.
- Object Type: Physical Object
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society
489 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822
http://www.mainehistory.org
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Central Maine Power Company
Electrical apparatus
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