Glass slab possibly used by Joseph Lister in his microbiology experiments, Europe, 1870-1912

1 glass slab, possibly used by Lister in his microbiological Glass slab possibly used by Joseph Lister in his microbiology experiments, Europe, 1870-1912

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1 glass slab, possibly used by Lister in his microbiological
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1 glass slab, possibly used by Lister in his microbiological experiments

This glass slab would have been used to cover specimens and flasks that were being experimented on to allow air in but not dust. It is shown here with six of Joseph Lister’s test tubes (A641018).

Details

Category:
Microbiology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A645135
Materials:
glass
Measurements:
overall: 7 mm x 153 mm x 155 mm, .43kg
type:
slab