An antique set of 26 microscope slides, carefully presented in their original compartmentalized tray, each containing a real sample related to the study of materia medica. One can discover plant fragments, natural substances, or compounds used in pharmaceutical and scientific practices of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The handwritten labels, typical of laboratory or teaching preparations, reinforce the authenticity of this set designed for observation and study. The set offers a strong visual composition, both scientific and aesthetic, evoking the early days of pharmaceutical research and natural sciences.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Estimated period: Early 20th century ✦ Dimensions: 37 x 21 x 3 cm ✦ Material: glass, paper, wood ✦ Condition: good overall condition, wear consistent with age, traces and alterations on some slides and labels, old tray with signs of use.
A unique piece blending science and aesthetics, ideal for enriching a collection of curiosities or for a display focused on the world of ancient medicine.
