Static Electricity Collection

Plasma disc
Photograph of so-called plasma disc producing bright blue and purple flashes. Different from a plasma sphere, a plasma disc consist of a flat glass plate containing a phosphor layer

Group of young women studying static electricity in normal school, Washington, D.C. (1899?)

Jesse Ramsden demonstating his electric machine, London, 1766 (chromolitho)
1093303 Jesse Ramsden demonstating his electric machine, London, 1766 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The first electrician (chromolitho)
973961 The first electrician (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The first electrician)

An Electroscope (photo)
XCF277648 An Electroscope (photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info.: An instrument for detecting the presence of static electricity; ); English, out of copyright

The discovery of the Leyden Jar, 1745 (1894). An experiment conducted by Dutch scientist Pieter van Musschenbroek. Musschenbroeck (1692-1761) and his student, Andrea Cunaeus

Pieter van Musschenbroek and Andreas Cunaeus, Dutch scientists, c1870. Artist: CL van Kesteren
Pieter van Musschenbroek and Andreas Cunaeus, Dutch scientists, c1870. In 1745, Musschenbroek and his student, Cunaeus, invented a cheap and convenient device for storing an electric charge

Electrostatic machines, 1819. Dr van Marums machine and Mr Reids improved machine. In the 1780s Dutch scientist Martin van Marum built his electriseermachine for use in electrical experiments

Electrical Experiment, 1777. Artist: Amedee van Loo
Electrical Experiment, 1777. Found in the collection of the State Museum Arkhangelskoye Estate, Moscow

Electricity demonstration, London, 1766, (c1900). Jesse Ramsden demonstrating his electrostatic machine. French advertising card for Liebig Meat Extract

Electricity, c1850. Various aspects of electricity and electrical apparatus, including attraction and repulsion (1, 2), Leyden jar and condenser (6, 7)

Thunderbolt or lightning, 1508. A man sheltering under a tree struck by lightning or a thunderbolt. From Margarita philosophica (The Pearl of Philosophy) by Gregor Reisch. (Basel, 1508)

Charles Dufay (du Fay)1698-1739
Charles Francois de Cisternay DuFay, French scientist. At the age of 25 Dufay left the army. In 1723 he became a chemist at the Academie des Sciences becoming a full member of the Academy in 1731

Pieces of paper picked up by electrically charged ruler (static electricity)

Electrostatic generators, 1900
Electrostatic generators. Historical artwork of two Wimshurst machines seen from the front (left) and from behind (right)

Static protection device in use
MODEL RELEASED. Static protection device being worn around the wrist of a computer technician as he handles components in a personal computer

Electrostatic discharge. Spark of static electricity (purple) passing between two spheres. Static electricity is the accumulation of excess electrical charge in a region or on a surface

18th century static electricity generator
Static electricity device. 18th century engraving of a device for demonstrating static electricity and its ability to produce light

Streams of light inside a plasma globe
Plasma globe. Light streamers inside a plasma globe. This toy is a hollow glass ball which contains an inert gas at low pressure. At the centre of the globe is a metal electrode (lower right)

Van de Graaff generators
Electricity generators. Computer artwork of some Van de Graaff generators. These create and store high voltages of static electricity

Electrotherapy, 1900
Electrotherapy. Historical artwork of 19th-century patients being treated with electrotherapy. A wide variety of electrotherapy treatments were invented following the discovery of electricity in

Plasma disc with hand
MODEL RELEASED. Photograph of so-called plasma disc producing bright green flashes. Different from a plasma sphere, a plasma disc consist of a flat glass plate containing a phosphor layer

Electroscope experiment, 19th century
Electroscope experiment. This simple version of an electroscope, designed to detect electric charge, is described as a glass flask with a stopper containing a metal rod

Static electricity, 18th century

Aviation Fuel Bowser at Brussells Airport
Aviation fuel is a specialized type of petroleum-based fuel used to power aircraft. It is generally of a higher quality than fuels used in less critical applications such as heating or road

Static electricity, 19th century
Static electricity. Demonstrator holding a sheet of statically charged tissue paper, while using his other hand to induce a spark of electricity

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"Unleashing the Power of Static Electricity: A Journey through Centuries" Witness the mesmerizing dance of plasma within a captivating Plasma Disc, illuminating the wonders of static electricity. Step back in time to London, 1766, as Jesse Ramsden astounds with his electric machine, showcasing the early manifestations of this electrifying force. (Chromolitho) Page 49 of De Magnete by William Gilbert takes us even further back to London in 1600, where we glimpse into the historical roots and understanding of static electricity. (Print) Meet "The First Electrician" captured in a vibrant chromolitho image that showcases an individual harnessing the power for scientific exploration. Turn to page 57 of De Magnete by William Gilbert from 1600 and delve deeper into our ancestors' fascination with this mysterious phenomenon that is static electricity. (Print) Marvel at an Electroscope caught on camera, capturing a moment frozen in time when scientists sought to measure and understand electrical charges through ingenious devices. Discover how Pieter van Musschenbroek and Andreas Cunaeus revolutionized science with their discovery of the Leyden Jar in 1745 - a pivotal moment in harnessing static electricity's potential for practical use. Immerse yourself in Dutch scientists' world circa 1870 as artist CL van Kesteren brings Pieter van Musschenbroek and Andreas Cunaeus to life while they explore new frontiers within electrostatics. Explore various Electrostatic Machines from 1819 that paved the way for groundbreaking experiments and advancements in understanding this enigmatic force. Witness an awe-inspiring Electrical Experiment from 1777 depicted by artist Amedee van Loo; it encapsulates both curiosity and excitement surrounding early investigations into static electricity's behavior.