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LEYDEN JAR / 1882
An electrostatic generator connected to a Leyden Jar, a cylindrical device used by early experimenters to store electrical energy. Date: 1882
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1882 Apparatus Connected Cylindrical Device Electrical Electricity Electrostatic Energy Generator Leyden Store
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Harnessing the Power of Static: An 1882 Image of an Electrostatic Generator Connected to a Leyden Jar" This image, dated 1882, showcases an electrostatic generator in the process of charging a Leyden Jar, a historical device used by early scientists to store electrical energy. The electrostatic generator, an intricate apparatus composed of various metal components, is connected to the cylindrical Leyden Jar via a series of conductive wires. The Leyden Jar, named after the Dutch physicist Eborhardt van Meijenfeldt, Baron von Leyden, was first discovered in 1745. It is a glass container filled with water and covered with metal foil or a conductive material. When charged, the Leyden Jar accumulates a significant electric charge, which can be discharged through a spark gap, producing a visible electrical discharge. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of early electrical experimentation. Scientists of the time employed various methods to generate static electricity, such as rubbing amber rods or using friction machines. The invention of the electrostatic generator, however, allowed for a more efficient and controlled method of generating large amounts of electrical charge. The connection of the electrostatic generator to the Leyden Jar in this image demonstrates the scientists' pursuit of understanding and harnessing the power of electricity. The Leyden Jar served as a crucial tool in early electrical research, paving the way for the development of more sophisticated technologies and applications of electricity in various fields, including telecommunications, power generation, and electronics. This image not only showcases the beauty and complexity of early scientific apparatus but also highlights the relentless curiosity and ingenuity of the scientific community in the pursuit of knowledge and innovation.
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