Bell Jar

Bell Jar

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Description
Small glass bell jar with side tubulation, designed for vacuum filtration in microchemical work. The inscription reads “Pyrex USA.”
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
bell jar
Bell Jar
maker
Pyrex
Physical Description
glass (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 cm x 7.6 cm; 4 11/32 in x 3 in
overall; bell jar: 4 1/2 in x 4 in x 3 in; 11.43 cm x 10.16 cm x 7.62 cm
overall; plate: 1/2 in x 4 1/8 in; 1.27 cm x 10.4775 cm
ID Number
2004.0147.004
accession number
2004.0147
catalog number
2004.0147.004
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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