Summary
Glass jar with bark sample of English oak that can be used as a medicinal, astringent and antiseptic. An extract from the bark can also be used for tanning.
Part of the T.N. Mukharji Collection.
Physical Description
Glass jar with bark sample inside and paper label on outside of jar. Mercury chloride pesticide residues have been detected on this collection.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Indian Government, 1887
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Inscriptions
On label: 2635 / SCIENCE MUSEUM
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Overall Dimensions
125 mm (Height), 55 mm (Outside Diameter)
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