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Botanical models are unique documents of science history and at the same time startling pieces of craftsmanship. Come and see! |
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Glass model of a marine bristleworm, Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka, Dresden 1885-1887. Humboldt-University, Zoological teaching collection. Photo: C. Hillman-Huber
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Model of a field poppy, Firma Osterloh, 1st half of the 20th c. 1. Hälfte 20. Jh. Museum für Naturkunde Berlin. Photo: C. Radke
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A special attraction is our virtual greenhouse. Place the oculus on your head and head for a virtual, threedimensional journey to some of the tallest trees in the world. |
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© Hillman-Huber, Geisler