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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
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
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