Rod, Lightning

1979.28.029.JPG

Dublin Core

Title

Rod, Lightning

Identifier

1979.28.029

Subject

Lighting
Lightning strikes
Metals Storms
1890s
Electricity

Description

Lightning rod fragment, brown textured metal, star-shaped. One spoke is bent out of shape with sharp, jagged edges. With several holes and rust damage. With cylinderical opening in the center to slide onto a pole. Used as a lightning rod topper to conduct lightning away from buildings.

Format

Metal