Summary
Sample of Acacia arabica (Leguminosae) gum. 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 gum 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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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Collected from T. N. Mukharji, Unknown
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Inscriptions
Handwritten: "Food substances / 1887 T.N. Mukharji Collection / Case I No. 4 / Gum of / Acacia arabica Willd / Leguminosae"
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
16.5 cm (Length), 15.5 cm (Width), 4 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Economic Botany, Legume or Pea Family (Leguminosae or Fabaceae), Legumes & Pulses