Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine part - black rod
Datecirca 1865
Inventory NumberDW0837b
ClassificationElectrostatic Machine
Subject
Place of OriginGermany?
Dimensions43.2 x 1.7 x 1.7 cm (17 x 11/16 x 11/16 in.)
Material
Description10/30/03 DW0837c was originally DK0004. It was given the DW number because it may be part of this electrostatic machine. MR,rectangular base
Signedunsigned
Curatorial RemarksNOTE: Storage dimensions above were taken of the machine prior to disassembly. At FAE, the instrument was stored in two parts, located; 23B6#3 and 23B6#32. For information on the storage dimension of the separated parts, see file. from A. Brieux Paris Lot 16 250 No 13 760 210. ref: on sheet on file.
ProvenanceDavid Wheatland purchased from Alain Brieux, Paris, May 15, 1964 (lot 16/13). Donated to CHSI May 17, 1988.
Historical AttributesSee Poggendorf Annales 125, 1865 p. 157 & 127, 1866 p. 320, Description by Topler & Holtz
