Coccus Ilicis Kermes, c1745-1807

Description

Glass specie jar containing specimens of Coccus insects (Coccus ilicis or Kermes ilicis), used for making dye. From the Burges Collection.

Text on paper contents label reads ‘Catal. mat. med. p. 126 No. 50, Coccus ilicis KERMES.’