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Reference numberCLP/24/84
LevelFile
TitleInstructions, How 'to make linseed oyle' and how 'to make a picture in oyle upon glass' by Robert Hooke
Date17th century
DescriptionHooke instructs on the materials and method required to make linseed oil and to make a picture in oil upon glass.

Subject: Chemistry
Extent2p
FormatManuscript
Physical descriptionInk on paper
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Access statusOpen
Related records in the catalogueCLP/24/84/1
CLP/24/84/2
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CodeNameDates
NA8242Hooke; Robert (1635 - 1703); natural philosopher1635 - 1703
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