Anglo-German telegraph cable

Made:
1891 in London
A section of the Anglo-German telegraph cable, mounted on stand

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A section of the Anglo-German telegraph cable, mounted on stand
Science Museum Group Collection
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A section of the Anglo-German telegraph cable, mounted on stand, laid in August 1891.

Details

Category:
Telecommunications
Object Number:
Y7001.1056
Materials:
metal (unknown), wood (unidentified) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 50 mm x 110 mm, 50 mm, .95 kg
base: 20 mm x 110 mm x 140 mm,
type:
telegraph cable