Port & River — 1900-1935
Sample, loose sample of reed of dragon's blood
Sample of 'Dragons Blood' imported through the London docks from Siam (Thailand). Exotically named, Dragons Blood is really a tree resin which is sometimes used in varnishes, dye or even traditional medical remedies. This came from the Samples Office in the Cutler Street warehouses.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/350
- Object name:
- sample, loose sample of reed of dragon's blood
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1900-1935
- Material:
reed of dragons blood
- Measurements/duration:
- H 190 mm, D 14 mm
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- London Museum Docklands: Warehouse of the World Gallery
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
- Image credit:
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