Leyden jar

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Leyden jar
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Two Leyden jars used by John Dalton, c.1820

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Category:: Scientific Instruments & Research

Object Number:: Y1971.17.5.2

Materials:: glass and metal (unknown)

Measurements:: Overall: 150 mm 45 mm,

type:: leyden jar

credit:: Gift of The Manchester Museum

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