Name/Title
Electrophorus and UnknownEntry/Object ID
2013.4.42Description
- A means of producing considerable quantities of electricity. It consists of a cake of resin, which "upon being briskly flapped with a catskin becomes charged with negative electricity." The cover becomes positively charged. Invented by Volta.
- The teardrop shaped glass measures 10.25" tall.
- The glass surreounded by metal rods measures 8.25" tall.
- The other piece of glassware stands 8.25" and reads from 0 to 58 cubic inches.Collection
Moosnick Museum - Scientific Apparatus