About this object
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ID:
DK88.116/360
Production date:
1900-1935
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Location:
On Display: Museum of London Docklands: Warehouse of the World
A sample of raw asbestos imported through the London's Royal Docks from Africa. Huge amounts of raw asbestos were handled in the docks before it was realized quite how hazardous the material was. It was widely used for its fire resistant qualities in the building industry.
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Measurements
H 119 mm; D 52 mm
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Materials
glass; paper; asbestos
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Last Updated
2024-03-14
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