Title
Experiment to ascertain the effects of static electricity on plants and animals
Caption
Experiment to ascertain the effects of static electricity on plants and animals. High voltage electricity generated by a glass globe static electric machine is carried by the chain to items suspended from silk cords in the centre of the picture. From "Recherches sur les Causes Particulaires des Phenomenes Electriques" by Abbe Nollet (Paris, 1753). Engraving.
Date
1753
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009782P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,1Mb (1,6Mb) / 9,2in x 11,8in / 2773 x 3543 (300dpi)