Cable sample, mounted and telescoped, made by W T Henley's Telegraph Works Company Limited, London, 1889-1892. The laying of the cable was completed on 4 February 1892. Marked "W T Henley's Telegraph Works Company Ld London"
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Details
- Category:
- Telecommunications
- Object Number:
- 1986-738/1
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), copper (metal), gutta-percha, paint, pine (wood) and steel (metal)
- type:
- cable
- taxonomy:
-
- credit:
- Donated by W.T. Henley's Telegraph Works Company Limited
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