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Pick up made possibly of cellulose nitrate. Consists of two flat rectangles joined together by curved section with protruding rod. Marked "VISITOR To Erinoid Wks Brit Ass 1955". Associated with label" PICKUP KEW double ended with flange to prevent setting solution running down onto fingers. Made about 1903" (in Beer's handwriting).
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 1998-584
- Materials:
- celluslose nitrate
- Measurements:
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overall: 2.25 x 12 x 2.5 in.; 5.715 x 30.48 x 6.35 cm
- type:
- viscose pickup
- credit:
- Beer, Phoebe
