Specimens of cinchona bark in display case
- Made:
- 1850-1860
Specimens of cinchona bark, three types, arranged to distinguish yield, probably from Peru, in glazed case, Howard collection, 1850-1860
Cinchona bark, known as cinchona calisaya, comes from Peru. It was commercially grown in large amounts for the anti-malaria treatment quinine. These types were sold by English traders.
Details
- Category:
- Materia Medica & Pharmacology
- Object Number:
- A654783
- Materials:
- case, glass, case, wood and contents, bark
- type:
- display cases, display and pharmacy (drugs)
- credit:
- Howards
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