Port & River — 1900-1935
Sample, sample of male fern root
Sample of male fern root imported through the London docks. Male fern root is cultivated widely throughout northern Europe ann North America. It is used primarily as a medicinal treatment for intestinal parasites like tapeworm.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/124
- Object name:
- sample, sample of male fern root
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- Production date:
- 1900-1935
- Material:
male fern root
- Measurements/duration:
- H 50 mm, L 165 mm, D 38 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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