M0018217: Chemical apparatus, mid 19th century

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Photograph of two glass retorts and a bell glass. The upper retort was purchased by the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum in 1929 and accessioned in 1940 (accession number R1843/1940). The lower retort was acquired by the Musuem at an unknown point and accessioned in 1939 (accession number R3389/1939). The bell glass was purchased at auction by the museum in 1931 and given accession number A166150. None of the items are held by Wellcome Collection.

M0018217: Chemical apparatus, mid 19th century

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