[Histonet] What is this item called?

[Jennifer MacDonald]

A watch glass?



On Jul 3, 2012, at 5:45 AM, Adam Haberman <adam.haberman <@t> oberlin.edu> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
> 
> I am trying to identify a piece of glassware so that I can order a few more
> of it.  It is a thick piece of glass with a large, wide depression in the
> middle.  The item I am looking for is thicker and wider than a depression
> slide, and I use it as a dissecting dish.  I have included a picture of the
> piece I am trying to identify, along with a depression slide for
> comparison.  This is probably an item that is not widely used anymore, as
> it seems to predate all of the faculty here.  However, it is perfect for
> the dissections I do with two pair of forceps under a dissecting
> microscope.  It gives me much better working angles than the spot plates I
> resort to when I cannot find this item.
> 
> If anyone can identify the item or, even better, tell me where I can order
> more, please let me know.  Thank you very much.
> 
> --Adam
> 
> Adam Haberman
> Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
> Oberlin College
> adam.haberman <@t> oberlin.edu
> (440)775-6502
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