Collection Highlights
Central Park Competition Entry No. 29
Date:
March, 1858
Object Number:
PR.003.233
Medium:
Ink and Wash
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Ribbons (3)
Object Number:
INV.2871.1-.3
Medium:
cloth
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 x 9 x 10 in. ( 2.5 x 22.9 x 25.4 cm )
Description:
Group of 3 ribbons pertaining to Cyrus Field
Gallery Label:
Retired businessman Cyrus Field (1819-1892) devoted himself to the development of an Atlantic cable to provide fast communication between Europe and the U.S. The cable of 1858 was only partially successful; a fully operational cable was in place by 1866.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
