Electrostatic sphere on insulated stand

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Description (Brief):

Electrostatic sphere, 4.5" hollow brass sphere mounted on glass post affixed to wooden base. Used to demonstrate that a charge remains on the outer surface and does not penetrate into the interior. Reference: Knott Co. Catalog (1921), page 135.

Date Made: ca 1921

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: from Dunbar High School, thru Charles Lofton

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: EM.323740Accession Number: 252354Catalog Number: 323740

Object Name: Electrostatic Sphere

Measurements: overall: 12 in x 6 1/2 in; 30.48 cm x 16.51 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-616d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1269596

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