X-ray installation, 1896-1897.

X-ray installation, by Russell John Reynolds, London, England, 1896-97. Consists of:- 13-inch spark coil mounted on glass pillars, with mercury dipper break (motor control) and commutator, all mounted on wooden stand; condenser mounted in mahogany case; three-legged wooden tube stand; chromic acid battery; two x-ray tubes and three fluorescent screens. Known as the Russell-Reynolds x-ray machine.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

3006655

Title

X-ray installation, 1896-1897.

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- length 680 mm; width 680 mm; height 450 mm