Clear glass specimen jar

Made:
1870-1930

Clear glass specimen jar, paper sealed containing three test tubes holding ripe and unripe fruit, loose sprig of cloves with dried leaves from Mauritius, European 1870-1930

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A656819
Materials:
glass, clear, paper, cover and cotton, card
Measurements:
height 201 mm
diameter 59 mm
type:
specimen jars

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