Summary
Sample of Cucumis Melo var. 'Sweet Melon' seeds 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. Used for medicinal purposes.
Physical Description
Cylindrical glass jar with glass stopper containing white seeds. White paper label with handwritten text in black ink affixed to front. 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
Label affixed to front reads: 'Seeds / Cucumis Melo / var. 'Sweet Melon' Printed 'Science Museum of Victoria' label with handwritten text affixed to jar reads: 'Mukharji Collection / International Exhib. 1888 / Section 26 Oil IV'
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Overall Dimensions
16.8 cm (Length), 6.1 cm (Width), 6.1 cm (Height)
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