Mounted sample of 1858 Atlantic telegraph cable, 1858-1900
- Made:
- 1858-1900 in Greenwich and unknown place
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