Galvani's large plate electrostatic machine
Large plate electrostatic machine, with crude wooden frame painted black and detachable metal handle, said to have been used by Galvani in his experiments on frogs, Galvani collection. Glass plate and U-shaped top piece of wooden frame have been replaced.
- Measurements:
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Wooden arch (2 of 3): 90 mm x 210 mm x 40 mm,
Electrostatic machine (1 of 3): 900 mm x 760 mm x 260 mm,
Handle (3 of 3): 40 mm x 200 mm x 150 mm,
- Materials:
- wood (unidentified) , iron , glass and leather
- Object Number:
- 1990-233/1
- type:
- electrostatic machine
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- The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum