Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: Western Union Trans-Atlantic cables and connections : direct cable working, Great Britain - New York, Boston, Washington, Montreal & Toronto, France, Holland, Germany - New York

Barcode: 58538

Notes: No publisher or publishing location was noted but the map could have been promoted by Western Union.

Alternative Title: Direct cable working, Great Britain - New York, Boston, Washington, Montreal & Toronto, France, Holland, Germany - New York

Brief Description: Map depicts the trans-atlantic cables operated by Western Union which promoted the advances in technical communication. Red lines highlight telegraph cables across the Atlantic between Europe and North America connecting to other countries. Included are images of the cable being uncoiled and laid, the internationally recognized cable buoy. Inset on map shows the direct communication with cities and countries.

Date/Date Range Produced: 1927

Language: English

Region Depicted: Atlantic Coast (North America)

Map Type: Geographical

Dimensions: 43 x 61 cm on sheet 64 x 93 cm

LC Call Number: G9101.P2 1927 W4

OCLC: 1398493974

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