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Set of Microscope Slides, English, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 82358


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.82358

Subject
Microscopy
Item type
Object
Provenance
May have belonged to E.M. Nelson
Primary inscriptions
"Series B - 24 very rare Diatomaceae . . . Arthur G. Cole March 1887," on paper list pasted on lid. Printed trade label, "St.Domingo House, Oxford Gardens, Notting Hill, London. W.," and, "Late 62 St.Domingo Vale Everton Liverpool."
Object type
Box
Dimensions
Height: 35mm Width: 194mm Depth: 113mm Weight: 395g
Inventory No
82358

Description

Brown wood box containing four wood shelves, each with six slide places. Total of 27 glass slides spread amongst the shelves. Label inside box lid denotes maker. Lid and loose leaf sheet of paper list specimens that do not match slides found.