Summary
Sample of Caesalpinia sappan wood. This was collected and prepared by T.N.Mukharji as part of his work for the Indian Botanical Gardens. It was donated to the Museum by the Indian Government, Calcutta in 1887.
Physical Description
Sample of wood contained in a brown paper bag, folded at the top to form a point. A description of the contents is handwritten in lead pencil on one side.
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Acquisition Information
Collected from T. N. Mukharji, Unknown
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Collector
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Inscriptions
Handwritten: "Dyes & Tans / 1887 Coll by T.N. Mukharji / Pres by Indian Gov, 1887 / Case 4 No. 9 / Wood Caesalpinia sappan Lim / N.O. Leguminoseae"
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
21.5 cm (Length), 15.5 cm (Width), 3 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Economic Botany, Legume or Pea Family (Leguminosae or Fabaceae), Legumes & Pulses
