Photo of collection object Congressional Medal to Cyrus W. Field for the Successful Laying of the Atlantic Cable — William Barber. Congressional Medal to Cyrus W. Field for the Successful Laying of the Atlantic Cable, 1867. Copper and gold leaf, Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm). Gift of Cyrus W. Field, 1892, (Photo: The Met)

The Met

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

1867

William Barber

1807–1879

The American Wing

Original Source

Maker/Artist: William Barber
Formatted Medium: Copper and gold leaf
Medium: copper, gold, leaf
Dimensions: Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm)
Departments: The American Wing
Credit Line: Gift of Cyrus W. Field, 1892

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