Leyden jar that may have belonged to Galvani, 1780-1798
- Made:
- 1780-1798
- inventor:
- Pieter van Musschenbroek
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Large Leyden jar with wooden cap fitted with metal hook and short length of chain, Galvani collection
Details
- Category:
- Electricity and Magnetism
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- 1990-238
- Measurements:
-
200mm diameter x 400mm high, or up to 1000mm high with lid lifted to show internal hook and chain
- type:
- leyden jar
- credit:
- Wellcome Trust
