Microscopical Slide Cabinet

Late 19th Century MICROSCOPICAL SLIDE CABINET of mahogany, containing 1,328 identified glass slides dating 1889-1891 (those that are dated). Labels show info such as makers, specimen names; all 1″ x 3″ in 74 drawers in cabinet 19″ wide, 23″ tall, 14″ front-to-back. Wood-framed front glass locking door. Cabinet lacks 2 pieces wood, easily replaceable. Items include: fluke worm from shark, submarine pseudo-scorpion, human body louse, parasite of black antelope, Negro skin, kangaroo hair, zebra hair, liver of California lion, mummy cloth, etc. Very large collection for this type of cabinet.