To Cyrus W. Field from the American Chamber of Commerce, Liverpool, on the Laying of the Atlantic Cable, 1866 1866

This commemorative medal by Joseph Shepherd Wyon celebrates the 1866 completion of the transatlantic telegraph cable. The design features a steamship laying the cable across a choppy sea, with the British and American coats of arms flanking the ship, signifying the international collaboration involved. The inscription, "Atlantic Telegraph Cable," surrounds the scene, emphasizing the historical significance of the event. This piece of medallic art, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, offers a tangible reminder of a technological achievement that revolutionized communication.