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Stereoscopic Photograph (Daguerreotype) of Chemical or Pharmaceutical Instruments and Bottles, Probably French, 1850s

Inventory Number 64855


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.64855

Item type
Object
Physical material
Copper
Glass
Paper
Dimensions
Height: 85mm Width: 173mm
Inventory No
64855

Description

Stereoscopic daguerreotype, enclosed in black tape and black mat with gold borders. An arrangement of chemical or pharmaceutical items, including retort, receiving vessel, test tubes and other glass tubes, filter funnels, mortar and pestle, in front of shelves of chemical bottles and jars. Good stereoscopic effect. No markings, but probably French (the gold border being typical).