Record

DF - Natural History Museum Archives
- OB - Collection of historical objects and memorabilia

Ref No	DF/OB/31
Alt Ref No	DF/31
Title	Plastic jar containing ashes of The Glyptodon Cabinet.
Description	Plastic jar with label that reads: 'Ashes of the cabinet which once contained the Royal College of Surgeons' Glyptodon Scutes. Given to the N.H.M. 1935 and burned at Ruislip 21st October 1993 to celebrate Trafalgar Day.' Crustacea staff have said that the Ruislip store had huge huts or hangers where rubbish was kept, and the Glyptodon cabinet may have been found and burnt as part of the clear out prior to the move to the Wandsworth store. Jar also contains a folded up piece of paper. 130mm x 70mm x 70mm Not to be opened
Date	1993
AccessStatus	Open
Held By	NHM Archives
Extent	1 item
Level	Item

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