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Porcelain Lag Screw Insulators

Porcelain lag screw insulators were (and are) commonly used to attach power and communications lines to buildings.  These style insulators were also generally available at hardware stores and have seen much use in privately installed wiring.  These are very commonly found and have been made in a large variety of styles.  There is currently no hobby numbering system for these style insulators.  

Here is a group picture of a number of brown glazed styles courtesy of Jack Foote.

A second group shot showing additional styles including those with a metal base courtesy Jack Foote.

A third group photo showing some additional styles as well as colors these can be found in courtesy Jack Foote.

Here is an unusual lag insulator style recess embossed "WM. H. PEARL" courtesy the McDougalds.

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