Port & River — 1900-1935
Sample, loose sample of tanners bark
Loose sample of tanners bark imported through London's docks from Australia. Tanners bark was a form of oak bark and was soaked in water to tan leather. However, in the 18th and 19th centuries it was also used to line indoor growing pits for pineapples.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/166
- Object name:
- sample, loose sample of tanners bark
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- Production date:
- 1900-1935
- Material:
tanners bark
- Measurements/duration:
- L 138 mm, D 45 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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