Mahogany cabinet with 19 drawers

Made:
1894-5 in Hong Kong
maker:
James Cantlie

Mahogany cabinet with 19 drawers, containing microscopical preparations of samples from plague patients, including samples of Feces and Pustules prepared by James Cantlie, 1894-5, Hong Kong.

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A651384
Materials:
glass and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 450 mm x 472 mm x 225 mm, 9.5 kg
type:
cabinet
credit:
Wellcome Trust

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