Geissler Tube

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Geissler Tube

Entry/Object ID

2023.28.022

Description

Glass Geissler Tube. Main body of the tube is a spiral shape, above the spiral is a yellow cross-like shape with a clear glass bulb with red pointed tip. The bottom of the spiral leads downwards into two connected glass bulbs. The tube is standing on a circular turned wooden tiered base.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Scientific Equipment, Glassware

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1889

Dimensions

Height

10 in

Diameter

4-1/2 in

Material

Glass