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Geissler Tube
Object/Artifact
Glass Geissler Tube. Main body of the tube is a spiral shape, above the spiral is a yellow cross-like shape with a clear glass bulb with red pointed tip. The bottom of the spiral leads downwards into two connected glass bulbs. The tube is standing on a circular turned wooden tiered base.
2023.28.022
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Scientific Equipment
Glassware
1880 - 1889
10 in
4-1/2 in
Glass