Summary
Sample of Pyrus aucuparia leaves. 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, Culcutta in 1887.
Physical Description
Cylindrical glass jar containing olive green, dried leaves, and sealed with a black plastic lid. Two printed white Science Museum of Victoria labels, with handwritten inscriptions in black ink, are adhered to the outside.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Indian Government, 1887
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Inscriptions
Label, handwritten: "Pyrus aucuparia / Leaves / ROSACEAE" Label, handwritten: "T.N. Mukharji Coll. 1887/ Medicinal Products / Case XXX No. 8"
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Overall Dimensions
12.5 cm (Length), 7.5 cm (Width), 7.5 cm (Height)
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