| Reference number | CLP/24/60 |
| Level | File |
| Title | Paper, 'A pear growing out the top of another' by Henry Oldenburg |
| Date | 7 March 1700 |
| Description | Oldenburg describes a pear which 'appeared to have brought forth another through her head'. Speculates as to how this could have happened. Figure of the pear(s) is included.
Subject: Botany |
| Extent | 1p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Physical description | Ink on paper |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related records in the catalogue | CLP/24/60/1 |
| CLP/24/60/2 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8001 | Oldenburg; Henry (c1619 - 1677); scientific correspondent | c 1619 - 1677 |