HOBJ5195 Accession Number: HOBJ5195

Description

A test point at the Main Divisional defensive Command Post. Here an unidentified Line Sergeant of C Troop is testing out a switchboard extension. Incoming lines come up on terminal strips on the left. The method of spreading out five pairs of "snakes" is shown. The jumper field, just behind the terminal strips, is shown on the right.

Details

Accession Number
HOBJ5195
Photographer
Phillip Oliver Hobson
Classification
Photograph
Object Type
Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Physical Description
Colour: Black & white
Base: acetate
Date Made
c June 1954
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright expired - public domain

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