handbill for a lecture on electricity by William King
Date: circa 1810
Inventory Number: 1998-1-1098b
Classification: Handbill
Dimensions:0.1 x 26 x 29.2 cm (1/16 x 10 1/4 x 11 1/2 in.)
Accessories: three inserts about William King; second handbill, 1998-1-1098a
Description:
This is an undated advertisement for a popular scientific exhibition, which aimed to entertain and instruct ladies and gentlemen of the audience on electricity. This advertisement promises several fascinating displays involving electricity, including "curious and surprising philosophical experiments with a large electrical machine," an electric battery, and an electric orrery, along with medical treatments. The advertisement promises that "no shocks of Electricity will be given" to any person without consent.
The handbill, which is torn around the edges, has multiple blanks for filling in the time and date of the lecture.