Electrometer-Pith Ball Type

Object/Artifact

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Transylvania University Library

Name/Title

Electrometer-Pith Ball Type

Entry/Object ID

2013.3.27

Description

This apparatus consists of a tall green glass rod mounted on a brass base. The rod is tapered and curved with a hook at the extreme end for the reception of the pith ball. Dr. Peter's notes show that this machine was purchased from Pixii, Paris, in 1839 for 45 francs.

Collection

Moosnick Museum - Scientific Apparatus