Materia medica collection in cabinet, 1860-1900

Made:
1860-1900 in England

Materia medica collection in cabinet comprising 219 labelled sample tins and boxes, made by the Apprentice Chemists Association, England, 1860-1900

Wooden box with sliding lid with painted inscription "Fol. Coca" containing dried coca leaves part of a set made by the Apprentice Chemists Association, England, c.1880.

Box of dried coca leaves

1860-1900

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Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A630991
Materials:
cabinet, wood, boxes, wood and boxes, iron (tin plated), 21
Measurements:
cabinet: length 580 mm
cabinet: width 440 mm
cabinet: height 530 mm
sample box: length 103 mm
sample box: width 73 mm
sample box: height 36 mm
sample tin: length 103 mm
sample tin: width 72 mm
sample tin: height 23 mm
type:
medicine chest
credit:
Ab Antiquo

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