When I spotted this little cabinet I was attracted to original finish, beautifully 'alligatored'.
Of course I couldn't wait to open the doors. I was expecting to find shelves, but it was better than that.
An old lab kit! The top tray holds old microscope instructions.
Next up, a tray fitted for bottles, ....and dust. (I never want to disturb authentic layers of age. You don't find dust like that on "made in China" goods!)
There are four slide trays on the bottom; aren't they cool?
I'll confess that I didn't know much, (anything), about ostracods. I now know
that "a feature that distinguishes an ostracod from other crustaceans is the carapace that encloses the body". Awesome!
It would appear that the best pine cells come from Germany...
...but the best household pest specimens can be found right there in Chicago. Who knew?
Bring your microscope and come on out to Grayslake this weekend to see for yourself!
