Accession No

4489

Brief Description

microscope slide of blood (”Blood discs”), by W. Watson and Sons, English,

Origin

England; London; 313 High Holborn

Maker

W. Watson and Sons

Class

microscopes

Earliest Date

1883

Latest Date

1908

Inscription Date

Material

[glass]; cloth (velvet, silk); hide [leather]

Dimensions

case length 86mm; breadth 45mm; thickness 18mm

Special Collection

Provenance

Inscription

‘Blood discs
W. WATSON & SONS
313
HIGH HOLBORN
LONDON
I.Man
II.Bird
III.Fish
IV.Snake
V.Frog.’ (paper labels on slide)

Description Notes

Microscope slide showing samples of blood from 5 different sources in a blue velvet and silk lined case. Three paper labels on slide.

Condition: good.

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