Display by: Eloise and Butch Haltman, Cathedral City, CA
"Insulator Shapes and Their Nicknames"
A display including some very rare pieces illustrates the colorful nicknames that have been given to various insulators by collectors. Some examples are Bigmouth, Frog Eyes, Pluto, Spaceman, Mushroom, and Teapot!
Display by: Mike Gay, Albuquerque, NM
"Canadian Diamond C. CD 102's"
The CD 102 Diamond pony insulators were made in a wide variety of colors as shown in this display..
Display by: Howard Banks, Merlin, OR
"Rogue River Electric Company"
A super grouping of early glass and porcelain insulators found by Howard. There are many very rare pieces of early Fred Locke Multiparts and Glazewelds! This display won both the NIA Award For Porcelain and the Jack Tod Memorial Award!
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Last updated Nov. 13 , 1999