| Linnaeus' herbarium cabinet: a piece of furniture and its function. | |
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PMID: 16600379 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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The Swedish 18th-century naturalist Carolus (Carl) Linnaeus is habitually credited with laying the foundations of modern taxonomy through the invention of binominal nomenclature. However, another innovation of Linnaeus' has largely gone unnoticed. He seems to have been one of the first botanists to leave his herbarium unbound, keeping the sheets of dried plants separate and stacking them in a purpose built-cabinet. Understanding the significance of this seemingly mundane and simple invention opens a window onto the profound changes that natural history underwent in the 18th century. |
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Authors:
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Staffan Müller-Wille |
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Type: Biography; Historical Article; Journal Article Date: 2006-04-05 |
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Title: Endeavour Volume: 30 ISSN: 0160-9327 ISO Abbreviation: Endeavour Publication Date: 2006 Jun |
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Created Date: 2006-06-19 Completed Date: 2006-10-05 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0375037 Medline TA: Endeavour Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 60-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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ESRC Centre for Genomics in Society, University of Exeter, Amory Building, Rennes Drive, Exeter, Devon, UK EX4 4RJ. S.E.W.Mueller-Wille@exeter.ac.uk |
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Botany
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history* Classification History, 18th Century Humans Interior Design and Furnishings / history* Medical Illustration / history Plants, Medicinal* Sweden Terminology as Topic |
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Personal Name Subject:
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Carolus Linnaeus |
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