Title
Glass globe static electric machine
Caption
Glass globe static electric machine. Figure 2 shows the wheel of the machine being turned to produce electricity by friction on the glass globe. The other figures are the glass globe and its mounts. 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_009787P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,3Mb (1,8Mb) / 9,3in x 11,8in / 2794 x 3543 (300dpi)