Reproduction
Object numberRCSHM/F 188.1
Scientific nameBalaena mysticetus
CollectionCollege Museum
CategoryWet preparations
Object nameSkin, Mounted wet tissue
DescriptionPiece of skin from a bowhead whale.
This specimen was one of many sent to the College from Captain John Ross's polar expedition of 1818. It was sent by John Edwards who was surgeon to Ross's ship, HMS Isabella.
Collector/excavator
presented
Physical Location
Location
Not on public display: contact museum for access conditions
Physical Information
Physical descriptionWet
Materialglass (material)
Balaena mysticetus
Dimensions
container height: 135 mm
container diameter: 80 mm
container diameter: 80 mm
