Summary
Sample of Uncaria gambir dye. 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
Cylindrical glass jar, sealed with a black plastic lid, containing small, square blocks of compacted dye. Two printed 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: "1887 T.N. Mukharji Coll. / Dyes & Tans / Case XV No. 8" Label, handwritten: "Uncaria gambier / Catachu / RUBIACEAE / (NAUCLEACEAE)"
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Overall Dimensions
15 cm (Length), 8 cm (Width), 8 cm (Height)
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