inductance coil
Datecirca 1920
Inventory Number1997-1-0352
ClassificationInduction Coil
Subject
Maker
American
?
Cultural Region
Dimensions6.4 × 25.5 × 5.5 cm (2 1/2 × 10 1/16 × 2 3/16 in.)
Material
DescriptionLong coil of copper wire bound in red thread. Wood ends with two brass binding posts. Coil has 111 turn/layer.
Signedunsigned
FunctionTo create a magnetic force when attached to a battery.
More information on inductors is found on the following website.
More information on inductors is found on the following website.
Daniel Davis, Jr.
Date: circa 1848
Accessories: battery (0566b); pair of shock handles (0566c,d)
Object number: 0566a
