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copper sample (rod)

copper sample (rod)

Date: circa 1925
Inventory Number: 4939
Classification: Metal Sample
Subject:
chemistry,
User: Theodore William Richards ? (1868 - 1928)
Cultural Region:
United States,
City of Use:
Cambridge,
Dimensions:
8.8 x 1.8 cm (3 7/16 x 11/16 in.)
Material:
copper,
Description:
Short copper rod that has been 3/4 drilled and hollowed out.
Signedunsigned
Curatorial RemarksOne of three bars contained in box: 4936 bismuth sample [?], 4937 copper sample, 4938 lead sample. 4939, 4940 & 4941 probably belong in this box too, but they are kept in a separate location.

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