Insect specimen box
Category
Natural History / Animals, Plants & Fossils
Date
Unknown
Materials
wood, metal, paper, pencil & insect
Measurements
50 x 180 mm; 90 mm (L)
Order this imageCollection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 290057
Summary
A small specimen box with concealed corner joints. Inscribed on the lid in pencil; 'Papthilia wanted 1912/268-269'. Three moth specimens on entymological pins inside with labels and a bag of dehumidifying agent. (?)
Marks and inscriptions
Papthilia wanted 1912/268-269 (in pencil on lid)