specimen jar
Date1900-1950
Inventory Number1998-1-1118
ClassificationGlassware
Subject
Maker
American
?
Cultural Region
Dimensions29.8 x 18.4 x 18.4 cm (11 3/4 x 7 1/4 x 7 1/4 in.)
Material
DescriptionA large, heavy glass cylindrical jar with an open top. It has a ringed ground rim that is chipped. There appears to be rust colored stains on the rim. It has a concave bottom.
Signedunsigned
FunctionThis jar is used to keep biological or medical specimens.
American
Date: 1850-1900
Accessories: calorimeter; stand; lid
Object number: 1997-1-1142
Eastman Kodak Company
Date: 1895-1910
Accessories: small metal cup (fount) to hold kerosene, amber and red glass filters
Object number: 1997-1-0863
Richard W. Thomas
Date: circa 1861
Accessories: bottle and beaker (1998-1-1634a); hydrometer and manual (1998-1-1634b)
Object number: 1998-1-1634
American
Date: late 19th-early 20th Century
Accessories: metal lid
Object number: 1998-1-0844
