Title
Static electricity: Glass globe machine produces a charge of static electricity which is transmitted to the upper floor of a house by a chain
Caption
Static electricity: Glass globe machine produces a charge of static electricity which is transmitted to the upper floor of a house by a chain. Upstairs someone, insulated either by being suspended by silken cords or by standing on a block of wax, is 'charged' and is attracting scraps of paper. At the door downstairs, another spark is being drawn from the finger of a 'charged' subject. 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_009786P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,8Mb (1,8Mb) / 9,1in x 11,8in / 2743 x 3543 (300dpi)