Perforated plate of Radium water filter

Made:
1901-1930 in Germany

Perforated plate of Radium water filter, of earthenware and glass, possibly German, 1901-1930

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A650495
Materials:
earthenware and glass
Measurements:
plate: height 105 mm
plate: diameter 53 mm
with tube: height 179 mm
type:
radioactive material and water filters

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