scientific instrument
Object NameGeissler Tube
Made FromGlass, Metal, Pale Yellow Powder, Paper
Dateabout 1890-1910
Place Madepossibly Germany; possibly France
TechniqueLampworked
SizeOverall H: 17.8 cm, W: 4.1 cm, D: 1.3 cm
Accession Number2014.8.53
Curatorial Area(s)
Not On View
Physical DescriptionGeissler Tube. Colorless glass, metal, pale yellow powder, paper label; lampworked. Cylindrical glass tube, each end containing a metal rod. One end of tube has small pulled glass attachment. Closed vacuum tube situated in center of main tube. Fine pale yellow powdery substance contained within tube.Provenance
Source
Chayette & Cheval
- 2014-03-13
1880-1980
1910-1940
1870-1915
1880-1980