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Congressional Medal to Cyrus W. Field for the Successful Laying of the Atlantic Cable

Engraver William Barber American
1868
Not on view
This galvano represents the obverse of the Congressional Medal to Cyrus W. Field.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Congressional Medal to Cyrus W. Field for the Successful Laying of the Atlantic Cable
  • Engraver: William Barber (1807–1879)
  • Date: 1868
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Copper and gold leaf
  • Dimensions: Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Cyrus W. Field, 1892
  • Object Number: 92.10.99b
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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