| RefNo | EL/L1/69 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter, from Antoni van Leeuwenhoek to Francis Aston, dated at Delft |
| Creator | Leeuwenhoek; Antoni van (1632-1723); tradesman and microscopist |
| Date | 17 September 1683 |
| Description | Signed autograph
Further observations of saliva, Leeuwenhoek's method for cleaning his teeth and the discovery of bacteria in tartar; examination of spittle from people of different ages and sex; observations of nasal hairs and blackheads (comedones); concerning the structure of the epidermis and comparing scabs with fish scales; discussion of pores and calluses
Original figures no longer exist
Transcribed and translated in 'Alle de brieven van Antoni van Leeuwenhoek', edited, illustrated and annotated by Committee of Dutch Scientists, vol 4, p 119
English extract printed in 'Philosophical Transactions', vol 14, no 159, p 568
English extract printed in 'Philosophical Transactions', vol 17, no 197, p 646
B&W negative, text only, Box N101. IM/005322 |
| Language | Dutch |
| Extent | 17p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Place origin | Delft, South Holland, (United Provinces) Netherlands |
| Origin coordinates | 52.00667, 4.35556 |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| RelatedMaterial | DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1684.0030 DOI: 10.1098/rstl.1693.0012 |
| RelatedRecord | IM/005322 |
| URLDescription | Also available on Early Modern Letters Online |
| URL | http://emlo.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/profile/work/1e2092f8-9992-40d9-8ffb-cce80a5daa7f |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA4559 | Aston; Francis (c1644 - 1715); courtier | c1644 - 1715 |
| NA8438 | Leeuwenhoek; Antoni van (1632 - 1723); tradesman and microscopist | 1632 - 1723 |