Montgomery Cow, "Hoosni" Pusa Herd, 1870s-1930s
Item
Identifier: Coll-1434/1302
Scope and Contents
Photograph of the Montgomery cow, "Hoosni" of the Pusa herd whose milk yield 'during the last lactation period (11 months) was 5740 lbs' in the early 20th century. Additionally, 'Wallace' has been handwritten on the slide, but its meaning is unclear.
Dates
- Creation: 1870s-1930s
Creator
- From the Fonds: Ewart, James Cossar, 1851-1933 (zoologist and professor of natural history, University of Edinburgh) (Person)
- From the Fonds: Wallace, Robert, Professor, 1853-1939 (professor of agriculture and rural economy) (Person)
Language of Materials
English
Conditions Governing Access
Open.
Full Extent
From the Fonds: 50 boxes
Full Extent
From the Fonds: 3465 Photographic Slides
Physical Description
1 slide 82mm by 82mm
Dimensions
82mm by 82mm
Archivist's Note
Catalogued by Kristy Davis as part of Towards Dolly Project, 2012-2013
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
Contact:
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk
Centre for Research Collections
University of Edinburgh Main Library
George Square
Edinburgh EH8 9LJ Scotland
+44(0)131 650 8379
heritagecollections@ed.ac.uk