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Time, Space, and the Balance Sheet
- Advertisement for Hercules Nitrocellulose Lacquers
- Part of 1930 Hercules Advertisements
- 1930
Advertisement for nitrocellulose lacquers manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use on wood, metal, plaster, textiles, and other materials. The advertisement includes an illustrated depiction of a…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Nitrocellulose, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Cellulose, Lacquer and lacquering, Advertising, Industrial
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11 items
1930 Hercules Advertisements
- 1930
The extensive collection of Hercules advertising materials, covering the years 1913 through 1952, documents the company's growth as a major manufacturer of chemical products. A portion of the 1930 edition is digitized…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Naval stores industry, Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Naval stores, Explosives industry, Advertising, Industrial
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3 items
Letter from Arnold O. Beckman to R. E. Rose
- 1931-Aug-20
Arnold O. Beckman applied (ultimately unsuccessfully) for a job at E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. The letter includes details of his work experience, publications, and educational background, including a…
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Flit Manual Hand Sprayer
- After 1928 – before 1939
Hand sprayer with wooden hand pump and metal canister labeled "FLIT" in yellow text on blue banner. Marching soldier graphic. Metal canister attached at front end of sprayer with metal screw cap.
- Subject Pests--Control, Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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FlyDed Sprayer
- Before 1927 – before 1959
Hand sprayer with wooden hand pump and metal canister labeled "FlyDed" in white text with blue outline on bright orange background. Green glass jar attached with metal screw cap at front end of sprayer.
- Subject Pests--Control, Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Cleanliness is Not Only a Virtue...It is a Necessity
- Part of 1930 Hercules Advertisements
- 1930
Advertisement for Yarmor Steam-Distilled Pine Oil manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in disinfectants, deodorants, and insecticides. The advertisement depicts the application of disinfectant at…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Naval stores industry, Soap, Chemical industry, Disinfectants industry, Hercules Incorporated, Pine oil, Corporations, Naval stores, Soap trade, Advertising, Industrial
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Hercules Pine Oil: Disinfectant--Deodorant--Insecticide
- Part of 1930 Hercules Advertisements
- 1930
Advertisement for steam-distilled pine oil manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in disinfectants, deodorants, and insecticides. This advertisement appeared in the January 1930 edition of Soap.
…- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Naval stores industry, Soap, Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Pine oil, Corporations, Naval stores, Soap trade, Advertising, Industrial
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Materials Our Grandmothers Never Knew
- Part of 1930 Hercules Advertisements
- 1930
Advertisement for pine oil products manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in the production of textiles. The advertisement depicts men and women wearing garments made from so-called modern…
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The Finished Product Passes Every Test
- Part of 1930 Hercules Advertisements
- 1930
Advertisement for pine oil products manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in the production of textiles. The advertisement depicts two men inspecting a textile sample and details how Hercules pine…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Naval stores industry, Chemical industry, Textile industry, Hercules Incorporated, Pine oil, Corporations, Naval stores, Advertising, Industrial
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The Test of Time
- Part of 1930 Hercules Advertisements
- 1930
Advertisement for wood rosin manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in soap. The advertisement depicts Father Time washing clothes and details how Hercules wood rosin is used to produce soaps whose…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Naval stores industry, Soap, Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Naval stores, Gums and resins, Soap trade, Advertising, Industrial
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Advertisement for Hercules Rosins
- Part of 1930 Hercules Advertisements
- 1930
Advertisement for wood rosins manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in the manufacture of varnishes, paints, adhesives, and other naval stores products. The advertisement depicts a hand holding a…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Naval stores industry, Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Naval stores, Gums and resins, Advertising, Industrial
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Advertisement for Hercules Steam-Distilled Wood Turpentine
- Part of 1930 Hercules Advertisements
- 1930
Advertisement for steam-distilled wood turpentine manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company, with illustration of brand mascots 'Turp and 'Tine. Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont,…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Turpentine, Hercules Incorporated, Turpentine industry and trade, Corporations, Naval stores, Advertising, Industrial
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Explosives Bring the Oil Fields to You
- Part of 1930 Hercules Advertisements
- 1930
Advertisement for explosives manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in construction, mining, and prospecting, among other applications. The advertisement details how Hercules explosives are used to…
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Explosives Make the Skyscraper Possible
- Part of 1930 Hercules Advertisements
- 1930
Advertisement for explosives manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in construction, mining, and quarrying, among other applications. The advertisement depicts an Art Deco-style skyscraper…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Explosives, Skyscrapers, Explosives industry, Advertising, Industrial
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Letter from Lee de Forest to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1931-Nov-09
In this letter, de Forest proposes a process that could replace halftone film.
Lee de Forest (1873–1961) was an inventor, most notably of Audion vacuum tubes in the early twentieth century. His serial business ventures…
- Addressee Beckman, Arnold O.
- Author De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961
- Subject Photoengraving--Halftone process
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Letter from Lee de Forest to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1931-Oct-22
De Forest inquires about Beckman's progress toward a chemical coating that might change in opacity or color, and details the "very fine and uniform quality" of silver coated film de Forest is able to produce.
Lee de…
- Addressee Beckman, Arnold O.
- Author De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961
- Subject Silver films (Metal coating), Silvering, Celluloid
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Letter from Lee de Forest to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1931-Oct-09
The letter discusses the "very nice results" of using new Eastman film and queries as to the possible effects of light upon silvering solution.
Lee de Forest (1873–1961) was an inventor, most notably of Audion vacuum…
- Addressee Beckman, Arnold O.
- Author De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961
- Subject Silver films (Metal coating), Silvering, Celluloid
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Letter from Lee de Forest to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1931-Sep-09
The letter requests deliverables of 100 feet of silvered film, and two 10 foot pieces with a silver coating on emulsion film and clear stock.
Lee de Forest (1873–1961) was an inventor, most notably of Audion vacuum…
- Addressee Beckman, Arnold O.
- Author De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961
- Subject Silver films (Metal coating), Silvering
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Formula for silvering film
- 1931-Aug-25
The handwritten document was created in connection with Arnold O. Beckman's consulting work for Lee de Forest.
- Creator Of Work Beckman, Arnold O.
- Subject Silver films (Metal coating), Silvering, Celluloid
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Letter from Arnold O. Beckman to Lee de Forest
- 1931-Jul-18
Arnold O. Beckman, then an assistant professor of chemistry at Caltech, offers his assistance as a consulting chemist.
Lee de Forest (1873–1961) was an inventor, most notably of Audion vacuum tubes in the early…
- Addressee De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961
- Author Beckman, Arnold O.
- Subject Celluloid, Electroplating
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Letter from Lee de Forest to the Dean of Chemistry at Caltech
- 1931-Jul-15
In this letter, Lee de Forest requests a referral to a chemist who might help electroplate film.
Lee de Forest (1873–1961) was an inventor, most notably of Audion vacuum tubes in the early twentieth century. His serial…
- Author De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961
- Subject Celluloid, Electroplating
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Mysto Magic Show Set Advertising Poster
- 1930 – 1940
This two-color poster advertises a performance of magic tricks, as part of the Mysto Magic Show Set, manufactured by the A. C. Gilbert Company around 1940. The kit included theatrical makeup, props, and an instruction…
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National Certified Food Colors
- 1930
Sample book with tints and suggestions on the use of Natural Certified Food Colors in beverages, confectionery, ice cream, and other food products.
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3 items
Chase's Products New Insect Bomb
- After 1927 – before 1972
Chase's brand insecticide aerosol spray can with black and white text on black, white, and yellow label. Round red cap.
- Manufacturer Chase Products Co.
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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4 items
Standard Aerosol Insect Killer
- After 1870 – before 1972
Standard brand pesticide spray can with red and blue text on red, white, and blue label. Standard logo. Round red cap.
- Manufacturer Standard Oil Company
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
