Port & River — 1900-1935
Sample, loose sample of dragons blood
Sample of 'Dragons Blood' imported through the London docks, probably from Indonesia. 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:
- DK88.116/349
- Object name:
- sample, loose sample of dragons blood
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- Production date:
- 1900-1935
- Material:
- dragons blood
- Measurements/duration:
- H 80 mm, L 108 mm, D 72 mm
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- On display:
- Museum of London Docklands: Warehouse of the World
- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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