2 specimens of dwarf maize

2 specimens of dwarf maize, zea mays, on the cob, contained in glass jar with torn lid, from Egypt, 1881-1920

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A22904
Materials:
dwarf maize, cob, container, glass, wrapping, paper and wrapping, string
Measurements:
jar: height 171 mm
jar base: diameter 61 mm
jar rim: diameter 47 mm
cob: length 154 mm
cob: diameter 24 mm
type:
dwarf maize
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)