Title
A.l.s. to Faraday from Joseph Ketley
Reference
UK0108 SC MSS 002/2/123
Date
1854-05-03
Scope and Content
A.l.s. to Faraday, written at Providence New Chapel H[ou]s[e], Georgetown, Demerara. Refers to the effect of exposure on gutta percha. Encloses piece of five year old gutta percha, which has become extremely brittle. Includes detailed observations of the changes to the material that occur over time and possible explanations for the effects.
Physical description
Number of pieces: 1, Pages/folios: 3
Language
English
Persons keyword
Subject
Conditions governing access
Open
Level of description
file
