Glass bell jar molded into a hollow domed shape with a lip at its open base; the top of the bell jar is closed and rounded and has a solid rounded glass handle attached
Glass bell jar molded into a hollow domed shape with a lip at its open base; the top of the bell jar is closed and rounded and has a solid rounded glass handle attached
Number Of Parts
1
Provenance
Owned and used by Joseph Henry Choquette, M.D. (father of the donor, Laurel C. Krapp); the bell jar was used to cover his microscope (997.001.624 a-c)
Maker
Unknown
Dates
1895
circa 1895
Material
glass: clear
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-A2-1
Dimension Notes
Length: 43.5 cm. x Diam. 20.3 cm.
Condition Remarks
The bell jar shows minor scratching on the outer surface of the glass, but no cracks or chips
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Other
Reference Comments
Laurel C. Krapp; also see microscope 997.001.624 a-c
Exhibit History
To display in Museum: Potions, Pills and Prescriptions; May 1, 2000 - 28 Jan 2017.