Sample of Camel's Hair; ca. 1885

Description:

Label reads: "Camel's Hair / No. 7156"

Part of a large group of fiber samples transferred from the US Dept. of Agriculture to the US National Museum in 1885. Part of the Economic Botany and Fibers collection, supporting research and commerce in the US textiles industry.

Location: Currently not on view

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: TE.E187156.000Accession Number: 15703Catalog Number: E187156

Object Name: fiber sample

Measurements: overall: 1 1/2 in x 3 in x 4 1/8 in; 3.81 cm x 7.62 cm x 10.4775 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b5-235e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1970439

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