Description: Very rare, original CDV of Sir James Anderson (1824–1893), who captained the SS Great Eastern on the laying of the Transatlantic telegraph cable in 1865 and 1866. He later took over the position of managing director of the Eastern Telegraph Company, which became the largest submarine cable firm in the world. Photographed by J.W. Black, Boston, backmarked. CDV is in good or better antique condition, with some foxing. The bottom of the mount is slightly trimmed; dimensions are 3 7/8" x 2 1/2". history cable cyrus field telegraph 1800s antique
Price: 417.63 USD
Location: Fisherville, Kentucky
End Time: 2025-01-28T12:09:51.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.99 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Antique: Yes
Photo Type: CDV
Signed: No
Color: Black & White
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Region of Origin: United States
Subject: Ships
Vintage: Yes
Type: Photograph
Format: Carte de Visite (CDV)
Year of Production: 1860
Original/Reprint: Original Print
Time Period Manufactured: 1850-1899
Production Technique: Albumen Print
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
