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King Tawhiao's fern collection

Object | Part of Taonga Māori collection

item details

NameKing Tawhiao's fern collection
ProductionCharles Jeffs; compiler; 1888; New Zealand
Classificationpresentation albums, specimens
DimensionsOverall: 197mm (width), 53mm (height), 297mm (length)
Registration NumberP020070
Credit lineGift of The University of Western Ontario, Canada, 1967

Overview

The King Tāwhiao collection of ferns comprises specimens of 20 species. Each is annotated with its medicinal usage. The collection was prepared by C.K. Jeffs in 1888 at the behest of King Tāwhiao to thank a Canadian doctor for his service.

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