Duxbury, MA, c.1870. Early 3-wire Telegraph Line, Pole Top Close View.

By Joe Maurath, Jr.; posted June 23, 2022

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The insulator on top appears to be a threadless variety. It is possible the crossarm beneath was added later to meet the need for additional circuits. If so the insulators on it likely were threaded types.

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