Port & River — 1900-1935
Sample, loose sample of turmeric bulbs
Sample of turmeric bulb imported through the East India Docks from the East Indies. Turmeric is traditionally used as a spice for culinary purposes. It is also suggested that it might be an important remedy in the treatment of a number of serious illnesses.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/111
- Object name:
- sample, loose sample of turmeric bulbs
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- Production date:
- 1900-1935
- Material:
tumeric bulbs
- Measurements/duration:
- H 45 mm, DM 78 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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