Submarine cable set. Hinged leather box with peaked lid. Gold line along top edge. Octagonal silver plate: 'The Hon.^ble James Buchanan (Old English) President of the United States. (Italic) The Atlantic Telegraph. Specimens of the various component parts to the making of the Trans-Atlantic cable.
Box: 11.437' x 13.937' Lid: 0.937' x 2.0' Cable lengths: 12'
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
1991-03-26
Condition Notes
Cable samples range in order from 1-15. Missing cables 1, 2, 13, and 15.
Object ID
W.1962.004.001
Notes
Cable set presented to President James Buchanan showcasing various types of cables used in the making of the Trans-Atlantic cable. Queen Victoria was presented with a similar set to commemorate the first Trans-Atlantic cable sent from Queen Victoria to President James Buchanan on August 16, 1858.
