Sample of american aloe leaf

Sample of american aloe leaf, said to be used by the Aztecs for blood-letting

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A624224
Materials:
backboard, cardboard
Measurements:
length 127 mm
width 28 mm
backing: length 179 mm
backing: width 76 mm
type:
leaves

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