Port & River — 1900-1935
Sample, sample of eucalyptus leaves contained in a glass jar
Sample of dried eucalyptus leaves imported through the St Katharine Docks in LOndon. Although a native of Australia, Eucalyptus is cultivated in many parts of the world and the oil extracted from the leaves is used as an antiseptic in cough and cold remedies, and as an insect repellant.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/130
- Object name:
- sample, sample of eucalyptus leaves contained in a glass jar
- Object type:
sample, sample of eucalyptus leaves contained in a glass jar
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 1900-1935
- Material:
glass, paper, eucalyptus leaves
- Measurements/duration:
- H 120 mm, DM 50 mm
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- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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