[NHCOLL-L:1166] Re: The Vasculum

[Boylan P]

Dear Jane:

Dr David Allen, a leading historian of botany and natural history,
(retired, but still associated with the Wellcome Trust Centre for the
History of Medicine at University College, London), has an encyclopeidic
knowledge of just about everything(!!) so I'm forwarding your query to
him!



Patrick Boylan
(City University London)

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On Fri, 24 Aug 2001, Jane Mygatt wrote:

> Does anyone know the history of the vasculum (botanist collecting case)?
> I've done internet searches but can't find any reference as to when they
> first came into use, notable botanists who used them, when they lost
> popularity, or any images of the older vascula. Any information would be
> appreciated.
> 
> Sincerely,
> Jane Mygatt
> Collection Manager
> UNM Herbarium
> 
>