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Object NameGeissler Tube

Made FromGlass, Metal, Pale Yellow Powder, Paper

Dateabout 1890-1910

TechniqueLampworked

SizeOverall H: 17.8 cm, W: 4.1 cm, D: 1.3 cm

Accession Number2014.8.53

Curatorial Area(s)

Science and Technology
Modern

Place Made

possibly Germany; possibly France

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.
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