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Object Name
Piece of the Atlantic Cable
Object Number
ca1890-02-2
Description
Piece of Atlantic Cable. Body has two round brass collars on cable. Exterior of cable is twisted iron strands with insides concentric layers of copper and iron strands. One end comes to a point above brass collar.
Category
Communication Artifacts
Date Made
late 19th century
Dimensions
2 3/4" long
Materials
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Piece of the Atlantic Cable