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retort stand
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Dates
1900
1930
circa 1900-1930
Collection
Queen's University Chemistry Collection
Category
Basic Science Artifacts
Classification
Basic Science, Chemistry
Accession Number
994010012 a-c
Description
Retort holder; turned wooden base and column; adjustable circular platform fits in column; brass hardware.
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Accession Number
994010012 a-c
Collection
Queen's University Chemistry Collection
Category
Basic Science Artifacts
Classification
Basic Science, Chemistry
MeSH Heading
Equipment and Supplies
Chemistry
Description
Retort holder; turned wooden base and column; adjustable circular platform fits in column; brass hardware.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a - base and column - Size:
b - top platform - Size:
c - nut - Size:
Provenance
Adjustable stand used to make bottles fit into others (?)
Dates
1900
1930
circa 1900-1930
Material
wood: brown
metal: yellow; grey; brown
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-C1-2
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
finish to wood showing marks of stains and damage; chip out of platform rim; hardware
tarnished and rusted
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
Dr. Wally Breck; Dr. Robert C. Wheeler
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