Telephone Operator 10.5 Pound Breast Plate and Harness | ||
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Posted 8 years ago
ttomtucker
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During the 1880's a Bell Telephone operator would wear a 10.5 pound breast plate. The Blake transmitter & Long pole receiver would be attached to a harness. During the 1920's to 1930's the operators two piece headset would get lighter and more comfortable. In the 1950's a one piece headset
even lighter in weight.
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SPEECHLESS !!!
These early ones had dry cell batteries in them ?
No battery supply came through the switchboard
So, what was the source of power ? I believe when they went to AC, it was 28v.
We've come a long way from two tin cans attached to a string, haven't we?!!? [;>)))))
Wow, they where literally tied to their job!
Lunch & washroom breaks must have been an hassle.
Oh Wow....What neat info!! Thanks for the Post !!!
OMG - they would end up built like linebackers!