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glass jar for battery cell
glass jar for battery cell

glass jar for battery cell

Date1900-1930
Inventory Number1997-1-0454
ClassificationBattery
Subject
    Cultural Region
      Dimensions21 x 21 x 16.1 cm (8 1/4 x 8 1/4 x 6 5/16 in.)
      Material
        DescriptionCylindrical glass vessel, meant to hold the elements of a battery.

        It has a stiff wire and metal piece, which is most likely the positive element (cathode) of the battery.
        Signedunsigned
        Curatorial RemarksHas sheet that says: 347 / Battery / 348 / 353 /349 / Cat O.K
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