Section of the First Transatlantic Cable with Certificate, 1858

Material

Metal
Brass (Alloy)
Wood (Plant material)
Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Brown
White (Color)

Dimensions

Length: 4 in  (cable)

Diameter: .75 in  (cable)

Height: 7.875 in  (framed certificate)

Width: 6 in  (framed certificate)

Length: .375 in  (framed certificate)

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