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Prosthetic arm with hook
- 1900s
A hollow, fiberglass prosthetic arm with attached pincher hooks and a rubber grip. The left hook can be manipulated by the wearer by a lever mechanism. The hooks are not detachable and the elbow joint is missing from…
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Prosthetic arm with strings
- 1900s
A prosthetic arm and detachable hand with wrist and mechanisms that allow the joints to be manually rotated and locked into place. The hand has a wide, hinged, non-jointed thumb with a large surface and a curved pointer…
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8 items
Standing Wheelchair Model
- 1900s
A wooden model of a standing wheelchair with a figure. The model is constructed of three pieces: two sides of the wheelchair, and one figure. The model was built by Morris A. Robbins, M.D. (1916-2004), an orthopedic…
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Microcraft Triple Objective Microscope Instructions
- 1953
Microscope instructions and an inspection information card for the Microcraft Microscope Set No. 310.
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Gilbert Glass Blowing Manual
- 1938 – 1954
Manual for introductory level glassblowers, especially middle to high school-aged boys. Includes experiments, projects, and information about glass and glassblowing.
- Publisher A.C. Gilbert Company
- Subject Glass blowing and working, Chemistry sets, A.C. Gilbert Company
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Autographes et Documents Historiques
- Circa 1930 – 1985
Cover of an autograph catalog by Alain Brieux (1922-1985), an antique dealer, bookseller, and astrolabe specialist.
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3 items
Beckman Model E Ultracentrifuge Rotor
- 1950s
Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco. With Spinco came the famous Model E Ultracentrifuge, which was…
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Now it's really "Good-bye Weeds"
- 1950s
Color-printed magazine advertisement by the American Cyanamid Company. The image depicts two farmers chatting in a field while a plane flys behind them. The work advertises the product AERO™ Cyanate, Weedkiller which…
- Creator Of Work American Cyanamid Company
- Subject American Cyanamid Company, Pesticides, Weeds, Agriculture, Fertilizers, Agricultural chemistry, Agricultural chemicals, Pfizer Inc.
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36 items
Microcraft Senior Microscopy Manual
- 1953
Manual written to accompany the Microcraft Microscope Set No. 310 for the amateur microscopist. Includes instructions for using the microscope and accessories, as well as a range of experiments and recommendations for…
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Notes on Water Analysis
- 1950s
Procedures for a series of tests used in water analysis. The experiments include the determination of various minerals and contaminants present in water samples such as nitrite, sulfates, iron, etc. Each contains a list…
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26 items
The Construction and Use of the New Courtauld Atomic Models
- Part of Courtauld Atomic Model Kit
- 1950 – 1955
Instruction manual for the Courtauld Atomic Model Kit.
- Manufacturer Griffin & George Ltd
- Subject Molecules--Models, Chemistry--Study and teaching
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It’s Saran for Smart Seat Covers...Best Performance on the Road!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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It’s...SARAN...for Smart Seat Covers...It’s...SARAN for Smart Outdoor Furniture!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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It’s...SARAN for Smart Seat Covers...It’s...SARAN for Smart Luggage
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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It’s...SARAN...for Smart Outdoor Furniture...It’s...SARAN...for Smart Seat Covers
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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Only 100% Saran Gives You This Lasting Beauty for Casual Living
- 1953
Color print advertisement for Saran, the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement shows a young girl playing in the front seat of a car…
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Dyestuffs for Wood Stains
- 1900s
Sample book for dyeing solutions on wood from the Interessengemeinschaft Farbenindustrie Aktiengesellschaft, a German chemical and pharmaceutical conglomerate. Contains dyeing instructions and sixty-four mounted wood…
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Saran Seat Covers...Smart, Modern Patterns Last the Life of Your Car!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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You'll Like It Better If It's...SARAN for Smart Seat Covers!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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It's...SARAN for Smart Seat Covers. It's...SARAN for Smart Indoor Furniture!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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Dow Glycols
- 1950s
Black and white photocopy of Dow Chemical Company print advertisement for Dow glycols. Lists the glycol compounds manufactured at Dow: ethylene, diethylene, triethylene, and propylene gylcol. Describes the versatility…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Advertising, Dow Chemical Company, Advertising, Industrial, Chemical Industry, Glycols, Antifreeze solutions, Dow Chemical Canada
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Painting is Easy, Now
- 1953-May
Black and white print advertisement for Dow Latex Paints, a fast-drying and durable interior wall paint manufactured by the Dow Chemical Company. Depicts a man painting a wall and a woman cleaning paint from a rolling…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Dow Chemical Company, Advertising, Advertising, Industrial, Latex paint, Interior painting, Chemical industry, Paint industry and trade
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How Old Fashioned Can You Afford To Be?
- 1950s
A print color advertisement for DowTherm, a liquid chemical heat transfer medium. The accompanying text describes the accuracy of the heating tool and its applicability to manufacturing businesses. The product is…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Advertising, Dow Chemical Company, Advertising, Industrial, Chemical Industry, Heat--Transmission, Temperature control, Heat-transfer media
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Only Latex Paints Perform Like This
- 1953-Apr-18
Black and white print advertisement for Dow Latex Paints, a fast-drying and durable interior wall paint manufactured by the Dow Chemical Company. Depicts a paintbrush applying paint to a wall, a paintbrush being rinsed…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Dow Chemical Company, Advertising, Advertising, Industrial, Latex paint, Interior painting, Chemical industry, Paint industry and trade
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Live a Carefree Life with Trouble-Free Plastics!
- 1953-Jun-27
Color print advertisement for Boltaflex vinyl plastic, made with Saran plastic produced by Dow Plastics. The advertisement features a photographic collage of summer-themed applications of Boltaflex, including the…
