Summary
Sample of Anacardium occidentale dried fruits 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, Calcutta in 1887.
Physical Description
Cylindrical glass jar with white metal screw-top lid containing large, brown, kidney-shaped dried fruits with an oily surface. Two printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' labels with handwritten text affixed to front and reverse.
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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 of jar reads: '1887 T.N. Mukharji Coll. / Dyes & Tans / Case III / No. 3'
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Overall Dimensions
16 cm (Length), 8.9 cm (Width), 8.9 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Cashew or Sumac Family (Anacardiaceae), Dyes & Dyeing, Economic Botany, Food, Medicinal Plants
