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Description (Brief):

The thistle tube, also known as a funnel tube, has a long stem and at least one bulb. It is used to add liquid to a reaction vessel, often through a rubber stopper.

Glass funnel with thistle top, Welter loop, and two safety bulbs.

Location: Currently not on view

Subject: Science & Scientific Instruments

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Credit Line: June W. Leonard

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0691.39Accession Number: 1991.0691Catalog Number: 1991.0691.39

Object Name: Funnel

Physical Description: glass (overall material)Measurements: overall: 22.2 cm x 2.8 cm; 8 3/4 in x 1 1/8 inoverall: 8 3/4 in x 2 in x 1 in; 22.225 cm x 5.08 cm x 2.54 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-3664-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_332512

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