{"product_id":"vintage-bell-system-linemans-leather-safety-belt-pole-strap-attributed-to-don-grandstaff-20260108","title":"Lot 198 - Vintage Bell System Lineman's Leather Safety Belt Pole Strap, Attributed To Don Grandstaff","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage leather lineman’s safety belt pole strap associated with work for the Bell System telephone company. Constructed of heavy-duty leather with metal hardware, designed to secure a lineman while climbing and working on utility poles. The belt is attributed to Don Grandstaff, presumably the original owner or user, adding a personal and occupational provenance element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather shows substantial age-related wear, surface cracking, stiffness, and patina consistent with long-term use and storage. A chalky white substance is present on portions of the leather, likely residue from age, environmental exposure, or degradation of conditioners or treatments applied over time. Hardware shows oxidation and wear consistent with age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eListed dimensions are of belt folded.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Memory Hole Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52192840089889,"sku":"20260108-LOT198","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/9101\/9067\/files\/20260108-2154_86777511-e3f2-4a35-a153-736622ed5e61.jpg?v=1767561316","url":"https:\/\/graniteunionauction.com\/products\/vintage-bell-system-linemans-leather-safety-belt-pole-strap-attributed-to-don-grandstaff-20260108","provider":"Granite Union Auction Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}