Pole Climber's Leg Spikes
Datec 1950-1970
DimensionsOverall: 15 x 45 cm
Credit LineGift of Mr. Don Cookson, 2006
Object number2006.013.002
Label TextIn addition to connecting London to the outside world, the telegraph and telephone created new jobs. Someone had to maintain the poles and wires. The right tools—such as the Bell Telephone lineman’s saw and poleclimbing
spikes—helped workers do their important job.
Look at the “Communications” section. There you’ll learn more about the telegraph and telephone in London.
NameSpur, Climbing
1900 - 1910
