Victorian Specimens - "Botanical Specimens collected by Great Aunt Lou c.1862"
- Reference:GB 235 LOU
- Dates of Creation:1862
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:2 folders in one box, 8cm
Scope and Content
2 folders, each containing around 40 specimens, the first being the collection curated by Great Aunt Lou - Louisa Hoby nee Russell in around 1862. The second seems to have been put together at least partly by 'DR' and includes seaweed specimens from Cumbrae.
Access Information
Collection is open to researchers by appointment, see (right click, open link in new tab:) https://www.rbge.org.uk/science-and-conservation/library-and-archives/visiting-the-library/
Acquisition Information
D. Cameron (great nephew)
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
good
Conditions Governing Use
Permission required from RBGE.
Additional Information
published
Subjects
Geographical Names