Portion of eel converted into adipocere

Portion of eel converted into adipocere, found in vaults of St

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Portion of eel converted into adipocere, found in vaults of St
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Portion of eel converted into adipocere, found in vaults of St. Martin in the Fields, 1859, by F.T. Buckland, in glass-topped case with label, English, 1601-1850

Details

Category:
Veterinary Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A659622
Materials:
adipocere, case, wood, plywood, case, glass and case, paper
Measurements:
case: length 129 mm
case: width 90 mm
case: height 28 mm
type:
eels