Two samples of German peat from the newest peat formation

Made:
1843-1889 in Germany
maker:
Unknown
Two samples of German peat from the newest peat formation

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Two samples of German peat from the newest peat formation
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Two samples of German peat from the newest peat formation. The brown variety shows remains of the twigs and roots, and is from the top of the deposit. The black variety shows them more feebly.

Details

Category:
Metallurgy
Object Number:
1889-164/11
Materials:
peat
type:
specimen, fuel and peat
credit:
John Percy Collection