Summary
Sample of Cassia auriculata bark in a jar. 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 with black plastic screw-top lid containing sections of dark brown bark.Two printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' labels with handwritten text affixed to front and reverse.
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Indian Government, 1877
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Inscriptions
Printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' label with handwritten text affixed to front reads: '1887 T.N. Mukharji Coll / Case V No. 2 / (Dyes & Tans)
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
12.5 cm (Length), 7 cm (Width), 7 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Dyes & Dyeing, Economic Botany, Legume or Pea Family (Leguminosae or Fabaceae), Legumes & Pulses
