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RefNoMS/373/4/41
LevelItem
TitleInterior view of a benchtop with beer and sugar samples at the Government Laboratories, by George Newnes Limited
CreatorGeorge Newnes Limited (founded 1891); British publisher
DateMay 1901
DescriptionShowing a volumetric flask on a stand near to a gas burner, and a series of conical flasks with filter funnels on the bench. Various other pieces of glassware, including bottles and storage jars are shown, including chemical jars [one labelled 'zinc' at the left of the image] mainly on wall mounted shelving. Taken at the Government Laboratories at Clement's Inn Passage, Strand, London.

Not captioned or stamped. This image was used in the article 'The Government Laboratory', by John Mills, The Strand Magazine, vol.21, May 1901, pp.561-571, and captioned: 'Arsenical beer and sugar samples under examination'.
Extent1 item
FormatPhotograph
PhysicalDescriptionSilver gelatin print
Dimensions118x164mm.
AccessStatusOpen
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