Mahogany medicine chest

Made:
1840-1900 in England
maker:
Unknown
Mahogany medicine chest, rectangular, hinged lid drop front

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Mahogany medicine chest, rectangular, hinged lid drop front
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Mahogany medicine chest, rectangular, hinged lid drop front, hinged compartment, sill with circular holes for test tubes, empty, English, 1840-1900

Details

Category:
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A169722
Materials:
mahogany, handle, leather and brackets, metal
Measurements:
height 251 mm
with handle: height 280 mm
length 320 mm
type:
medicine chests

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