CHM Revolution

Photographer

Richards, Mark

Dimensions

3/4 x 3 3/4 x 3/4 in.

Manufacturer

Atlantic Telegraph Company

Credit Line

Courtesy of Gordon and Gwen Bell

Copyright Owner

© Mark Richards

Object ID

102630322

This cable, with 7 copper wires covered with natural rubber from trees, was wound with hemp and then wrapped by 18 protective stranded cables. It weighed only 6 ounces per foot but could withstand a pull of several tons.