Description
This charming vintage Hemingray insulator showcases a beautiful aqua green color and a unique charm. Marked with “HG CO PAT MAY 2nd 1893” and “PETTICOAT” embossing, it’s a classic piece of insulator history. For collectors, “petticoat” is the original term for what we now call an insulator’s “skirt.” The more skirts/petticoats an insulator had, the longer the total distance from the wire groove to the pin holding the insulator was. Insulators with a “double petticoat” had two skirts: 1 inner skirt and 1 outer skirt. An insulator with a “triple petticoat” had 2 inner skirts and 1 outer skirt. This piece is perfect for collectors and vintage decor enthusiasts.
Features:
Vintage Hemingray insulator
Aqua glass construction with beautiful color
Markings: “HG CO PAT MAY 2nd 1893″ and “PETTICOAT”
Dimensions: Approximately 4″ x 3 ½”
Small chip at the bottom (see photos)
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