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Plate Electrostatic Machine, Mid-19th Century

Inventory Number 68390


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.68390

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated
Dimensions
Height: 475mm Width: 415mm Depth: 333mm Weight: 7.4kg
Inventory No
68390

Description

A Plate Electrostatic Machine comprised of a wooden base and upright frame which holds a glass disc and cushion pads. Two copper alloy arms hold small spikes against the surface of the glass.