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Cylinder for Electrostatic Machine

Inventory Number 92040


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.92040

Item type
Object
Physical material
Glass
Wood
Textile
Suede
Object type
Electrostatic instrument
Dimensions
Height: 465mm Width: 682mm Depth: 314mm Weight: 6.55kg
Inventory No
92040

Description

Large glass cylinder on a wooden base with revolving handle, and a wooden pillar to side, with a suede rectangular cushion on the top. A length of fabric has been

attached to the cushion to cover the top of the cylinder.