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Chapter 7 Mineralogical Specimens

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter I
Contents VII
Introduction IX
Chapter 1. The Role of the Curators 1
Chapter 2. Native American Antiquities 17
Chapter 3. Botanical Specimens 47
Chapter 5 Coins and medals 67
Chapter 5 Fossils 103
Chapter 6 Manufactured Goods 139
Chapter 7 Mineralogical Specimens 147
Chapter 8 Oddities 189
Chapter 9 Zoological Specimens 197
Chapter 10 The Cabinet Today 211

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Chapters in this book

Frontmatter I
Contents VII
Introduction IX
Chapter 1. The Role of the Curators 1
Chapter 2. Native American Antiquities 17
Chapter 3. Botanical Specimens 47
Chapter 5 Coins and medals 67
Chapter 5 Fossils 103
Chapter 6 Manufactured Goods 139
Chapter 7 Mineralogical Specimens 147
Chapter 8 Oddities 189
Chapter 9 Zoological Specimens 197
Chapter 10 The Cabinet Today 211

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