Research Division

Reprinted from "INSULATORS - Crown Jewels of the Wire", November 1978, page 18

Dear Dora,

I am enclosing a copy of something that might be of interest to you and your readers; namely, a trade card from the L. G. Tillotson Co. Not only is this the first trade card I've ever seen by an insulator manufacturer, but to me it adds something to the history of the company. I'm aware of the 16 Broadway address, and in a discussion with Ray Klingensmith, found out about a Dey Street address in the 20's; but the 5 & 7 Dey Street is a new one to me. The reverse side of the card is also somewhat of a puzzle to me, as I fail to see any significance of the picture in relation to a supplier of railway and telegraph equipment. Perhaps someone can shed some light on this.
Sincerely, 
Dick Bowman

Dear Dora, 

I bought this CABLE CO. POSTAL TEL. at an antique store. It is threadless and clear glass. 

Maybe you know what it is, or maybe someone else can tell me. 

This is 80% of the actual size of it.
Robert Roosevelt 
600 Harvard Ave. 
Elyria, OH 44035

I have two insulators perhaps you could help me identify.

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Foreign Insulator
Very light green glass 
Very much like CD 128 Pyrex

This was sent to me from abroad, but in moving I lost the address of the sender. Country? 

Your help would be appreciated. 
Don MacGready 
Rt. 3, Box 178F 
Rogersville, TN 37857

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Editor's Note: Don and I don't know enough about foreign insulators, but maybe some of our readers will recognize them and can let you know.