Object numberRCSHC/CO 1687
Scientific nameCamelus bactrianus
CollectionHunterian
CategoryDry preparations
Object nameSkeleton, Osteology of Mammals, Un-mounted dry bone
DescriptionThe incomplete skeleton of a camel.
Some of the long bones have been longitudinally bisected.
Production date Estimated 1760 - Estimated 1793
Preparator
Owner/user
presented
Physical Location
LocationNot on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
Physical descriptionDry preparation of bone.
Materialcardboard
Dimensions
whole weight: 19600 g
Bibliography
SourceDobson 1970-71
Transcript1687: The skull (left ramus of lower jaw missing) and the incomplete skeleton of a Camel (Camelus bactrianus).
SourceFlower & Garson 1884
Transcript1687. Skull, wanting left ramus of lower jaw, and incomplete skeleton. O.C. 3449-3478. Hunterian.