Large electromagnetic coil

Large electromagnetic coil, wires wrapped round wood supports, used by G.W. Harris in his experiments on remote stimulation of the pituitary glands of rabbits. See note.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A650573
Materials:
wires, copper and supports, wood
Measurements:
diameter approx 950mm, height 390mm (old dim: height 978 mm
diameter 933 mm
width 389 mm)
type:
coils