Mounted sample of 1858 Atlantic telegraph cable, 1858-1900

Made:
1858-1900 in Greenwich and unknown place
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Mounted sample of 1858 Atlantic telegraph cable, unknown maker
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Mounted sample of 1858 Atlantic telegraph cable. Detail view
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Mounted sample of 1858 Atlantic telegraph cable
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Mounted sample of 1858 Atlantic telegraph cable, unknown maker, 1858-1900. Original cable made by Glass, Elliot and Company, Greenwich, 1857-1858

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
1985-1871
Materials:
metal (unknown), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 120 mm x 85 mm x 92 mm, .242 kg
type:
cable
credit:
Gift in Memory of Correze Oscar Berner