Scheibler Desicator

Description:

The Scheibler laboratory desiccator was devised by the German chemist, Carl Wilhelm Bernhard Scheibler (1827-1899). This example has a "Germany" inscription.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: June W. Leonard

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1991.0691.41Accession Number: 1991.0691Catalog Number: 1991.0691.41

Object Name: Desiccator

Physical Description: glass (overall material)ceramic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 19.1 cm x 13.6 cm; 7 1/2 in x 5 3/8 inoverall: 6 3/4 in x 5 7/16 in; 17.145 cm x 13.81125 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a1-3594-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_332515

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