Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine part - glass rod
Datecirca 1865
Inventory NumberDW0837h
ClassificationElectrostatic Machine
Subject
Place of OriginGermany?
Dimensions30.5 x 4.6 x 4.6 cm (12 x 1 13/16 x 1 13/16 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
