Leyden jar
Title

Leyden jar

Caption

Leyden (Leiden) jar and Pieter von Musschenbroeck's experiment of 1746: attempted to electrify water in bottle as had been done by his pupil Cuneus. Frightened by shock received. Illustration from Abbe Nollet "Essai sur l'Electricite des Corps", Paris, 1

Date

1746

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07103_460000331

License type

Rights managed

Available size

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