Wood - Specimen details

Wood - Specimen details

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Catalogue Number: 3991

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Plant Name 43.01 MELIACEAE Cedrela odorata Entry Book Number 3.1922
Artefact Name Wood Vernacular Name
Iso Country Belize TDWG Region Belize
Parts Held Wood Geography Description Belize
Uses WoodUse: MATERIALS User: Man TDWG use MATERIALS
Storage Woods size B Related Items
Donor For. Dept. Br. Honduras Donor No 7
Donor Date Donor Notes
Collector Collector No
Collection Notes Collection Date
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Number Components Publication
Notes: Label source: Shipped either squared or in the round. Its durability and imperviousness to insect attacks makes it suitable for trunks, the interior lining of wardrobes and cigar boxes. It takes a high polish and is like mahogany, practically indestruct, ible. Used locally on account of its lightness, for doreys, pitpans also for furniture making. If interested write The Secretary, British Honduras Chamber of Commerce Belize.

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