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Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine - leather cord
Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine - leather cord

Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine - leather cord

Datecirca 1865
Inventory NumberDW0837m
ClassificationElectrostatic Machine
Subject
    Place of OriginGermany?
    Dimensions24.1 x 16.5 x 2.5 cm (9 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 1 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
      Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine
      Date: circa 1865
      Object number: DW0837a-p
      Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine - wooden frame
      Date: circa 1865
      Object number: DW0837a
      Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine
      Date: circa 1865
      Object number: DW837a
      Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine
      Date: circa 1865
      Object number: DW837b
      Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine part - black rod
      Date: circa 1865
      Object number: DW0837b
      Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine part
      Date: circa 1865
      Object number: DW0837d
      Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine part - glass rod
      Date: circa 1865
      Object number: DW0837e
      Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine part - glass rod
      Date: circa 1865
      Object number: DW0837f
      Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine part - glass rod
      Date: circa 1865
      Object number: DW0837g
      Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine part - glass rod
      Date: circa 1865
      Object number: DW0837h
      Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine part
      Date: circa 1865
      Object number: DW0837i
      Holtz Type Electrostatic Machine part
      Date: circa 1865
      Object number: DW0837j