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Leyden Jars and Rack, Used by the U.S. Navy, 1910

THF173515 / Leyden Jars and Rack, Used by the U.S. Navy, 1910
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Condenser

Date Made

1910

Subject Date

1914

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

36.810.49

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Glass (Material)
Foil (Metal)
Wood (Plant material)
Felt (Textile)
Metal

Color

Copper (Color)
Gray (Color)
Green

Dimensions

Length: 3.5 in
Width: 11.5 in
Height: 18 in

Inscriptions

on jars: MARCONI WIRELESS TELEGRAPH COMPANY OF AMERICA stamped on metal tags attached to side of rack: U.S. NAVY / F-108
Leyden Jars and Rack, Used by the U.S. Navy, 1910