scientific instrument

Object NameGeissler Tube

Made FromGlass, Uranium Glass, Metal

Dateabout 1890-1910

TechniqueLampworked

SizeOverall H: 11.9 cm, W: 2.9 cm, D: 2 cm

Accession Number2014.8.5

Curatorial Area(s)

Modern
Science and Technology

Place Made

possibly Germany; possibly France

Physical DescriptionGeissler Tube. Colorless glass, transparent yellow uranium glass, metal; lampworked. Glass tube with two ovoid ends, each containing a metal rod; one end also has small pulled glass attachment. Tube between ends manipulated into crimped zig-sag shape, half of which is covered in very light transparent yellow glass.
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