Marchantia polymorpha

LIV.2012.5.68

Part of

Plant models collection

More than 200 anatomical models of plants made by Berlin firm, R. Brendel & Co around the turn of the 20th century for display and teaching purposes.

About this object

Model with base

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Object specifics

Common name
Maker

R Brendel and Co
Date

1900 about
Materials

Model; Gelatine; Papier mache; Wood
Curatorial note

Cabinet 2, Shelf 4
Location

Item not currently on display
Place made

Europe: Western Europe: Germany: Berlin: Grunewald
Measurements

395 mm x 130 mm
Other number(s)

Temporary Number: PM44; Systematic Number: 141

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