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five magnetic rods
five magnetic rods

five magnetic rods

Date1930
Inventory Number1998-1-0651
ClassificationMagnets
Subject
    Maker American
    Cultural Region
      Dimensionseach: 18.1 × 1.5 × 1.5 cm (7 1/8 × 9/16 × 9/16 in.)
      Material
        DescriptionFive magnetic rods with red paint on the ends.
        Signedunsigned
        FunctionFor the experimentation or use of magnetism.
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        Date: 1900-1950
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        Henry Hughes & Son, Ltd.
        Date: 1900-1915
        Accessories: instruction manual for instrument is in box of disassembled parts.
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        Henry Hughes & Son, Ltd.
        Date: 1900-1915
        Accessories: instruction manual for instrument is in box of disassembled parts.
        Object number: DW0141g
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        Date: 1900-1950
        Object number: 1998-1-0921
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        magnetic iron wire and bars in box
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        Date: 1875-1925
        Object number: 0374a
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        Date: 1925-1950
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        Date: 1875-1925
        Object number: 0374b
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        Date: 1875-1925
        Object number: 0374c
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        Henry Hughes & Son, Ltd.
        Date: 1900-1915
        Accessories: loose fin; instruction manual for instrument is in box of disassembled parts
        Object number: DW0141i