precious telephone calls) would just leak away. Imagine trying to make a long-distance call when your voice fizzles out after a few hundred feet. Not fun, right?
You’ll find a treasure trove of insulator styles and colors. While many of the older ones were made from glass or porcelain, some were crafted from wood and glass, animal parts (yes, you read that right), and even more bizarre materials. Size matters, too – smaller insulators hung out with the telephone and telegraph crowds, while their larger counterparts partied with the high-voltage electrical
