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Title |
Wimshurst Machine |
Object Name |
Generator, Electrostatic |
Object ID |
2010.044.001a |
Description |
Metal base with black and gold enamel surface decoration; mounted on base are 2 voltage capacitors (Leyden jars) with insulated terminals and two large disks attached to pulley gears and rope; two metal ball attachments on side of wheel produce the spark gap when wheel is in rotation |
Date |
1900 |
Dimensions |
H-11 W-9.5 D-5 inches |
Material |
Metal, Glass, Enamel, Rope |
Search Terms |
Electric generators Electrical apparatus Electricity Electrochemistry Generator Leyden Jar Machinery Wimshurst Machine |