Port & River — 1900-1935
Sample jar, sample of nux vomica
Sample of Nux Vomica seeds imported through the London Docks from India and South East Asia. Nux vomica is the main source of the deadly poison strychnine. It is no longer recommended for use but before the Second World War it was used medicinally.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/186
- Object name:
- sample jar, sample of nux vomica
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1900-1935
- Material:
glass, paper, nux vomica
- Measurements/duration:
- L 183 mm, DM 66 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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