Port & River — 1900-1935
Sample, samples of rhubarb root
A sample of Shensi rhubarb root or rhizome imported through the St Katherine Docks from China. Rhubarb root has been used for centuries in the treatment of indigestion or diarrhoea, or as a laxative.
- Category:
- Port & River
- Object ID:
- DK88.116/104
- Object name:
- sample, samples of rhubarb root
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1900-1935
- Material:
rhubarb root
- Measurements/duration:
- H 120 mm, L 130 mm, D 110 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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