Elliott white flint insulators awarded a bronze medal.

[Trade Journal]

Publication: The Sixth Exhibition of the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association

Boston, MA, United States
vol. 1, p. 62


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12. E. B. ELLIOTT, Boston. White Flint Telegraphic Insulators. In the opinion of the Committee, who predicate their judgment partly upon examination, and partly upon reliable testimony, this article has the following merit. It has a great degree of strength, arising from its form, mass, and composition, the ingredients being Flint, Feld-spar, and Quartz, principally Flint; insulating properties equal to those of the best glass, and superior to those of some kinds of glass; corrugations in the interior, to secure an insulating ring in case of deposition of moisture; imperviousness to water, probable security against the ill effects of exposure to the weather; and superior cheapness. The last item is of no inconsiderable importance in an article for which there is a great demand. Bronze Medal.

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Keywords:Elliott : Bennington Pottery : U-979 : U-980 : U-981
Researcher notes:The Elliott insulators, U-979, U-980, U-981, were made by the Christopher Fenton in the partnership Nortoan & Fenton. In 1851 it became Gager & Co. and in 1853 the U. S. Pottery Co. all in Bennington, VT. There was reference to a Bronze Award for Elliott in 1853. The number (12) and wording is identical, but the date of the reference books have been correctly recorded.
Supplemental information:Articles: 8604, 8613
Researcher:Elton Gish
Date completed:October 7, 2008 by: Elton Gish;