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Leukanol and Sorbanol manufacturing facility
- 1931
Exterior view of a section of the Leukanol and Sorbanol manufacturing facility (Building 2) at the Charles Lennig and Company chemical manufacturing plant in Bridesburg, a neighborhood located along the Delaware River…
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Sodium nitrate storage and nitric acid plant
- 1931
Exterior view of a section of the sodium nitrate storage and nitric acid plant at the Charles Lennig and Company chemical manufacturing plant in Bridesburg, a neighborhood located along the Delaware River in the…
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Cooper Shop at Bridesburg plant
- 1931
Exterior view of the Cooper Shop at the Charles Lennig and Company chemical manufacturing plant in Bridesburg, a neighborhood located along the Delaware River in the Northeast section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.…
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Tanglefoot Difusor New Method Insect Destroyer
- After 1930 – before 1949
The Tanglefoot Company first introduced the Difusor insecticide sprayer and Difuso insecticide in 1932. Difuso was a pyrethrum-based insecticide. At the time, the Difusor was considered a revolutionary new method of…
- Manufacturer Tanglefoot Company
- Subject Pests--Control, Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Tanglefoot Company, Insecticides
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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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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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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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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
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Aluminum necklace
- 1900s
Round silver aluminum necklace consisting of numerous triangular shaped pieces arranged in an overlapping pattern; hook and eye clasp are attached via thread to the main body of the necklace.
- Subject Aluminum, Jewelry, Electrochemistry
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FlyDed Insect Spray
- After 1927 – before 1959
Pesticide bottle with blue and white text on orange, blue, and white label. Insect graphics. Red screw cap.
- Manufacturer Boyle-Midway Inc.
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Jasperware cameo portrait of an unknown man in profile
- After 1759 – before 1986
Cameo is oval with the profile of an unidentified man; profile is white and raised on a blue background with a raised dark blue border; cloth/paper covered oval shaped cardboard easel is attached to the back.
- Manufacturer Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
- Subject Jasperware, Cameos, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
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Jasperware cameo portrait of an unknown man
- After 1759 – before 1986
Cameo is oval with the portrait of an unidentified man looking forward; profile is white and raised on a blue background with a raised dark blue border; cloth/paper covered oval shaped cardboard easel is attached to the…
- Manufacturer Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
- Subject Jasperware, Cameos, Josiah Wedgwood & Sons
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Periodic table in the style of a right-side zigzag
- 1931 (Original design)
- Circa 1957 (Date attributed to slide)
Graphic representation of the periodic table of chemical elements in the style of a right-side zigzag. This table was originated by C.H. Douglas Clark in 1931 and classified by chemist Edward G. Mazurs as Type IIIC4-2…
- Creator Of Work Douglas Clark, C. H., Mazurs, Edward G.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Periodic table of the elements, Periodic law, Chemical elements
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Alchemist seated in his laboratory
- Circa 1887 – circa 1963
The alchemist sits, stirring the contents of a crucible, as he carefully watches the progress of a distillation experiment. He is surrounded by alchemical apparatus, glassware, and open books. An hourglass at his side…
- Artist Reich, Adolf, 1887-1963
- Subject Alchemists, Reich, Adolf, 1887-1963, Alchemy in art, Alchemy
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The 'BGL' Chemical Set
- 1930 – 1939
Green cardboard box with removable lid; bottom of box has green and red cardboard inserts for set components; top and bottom of box bottom have rows of seven green cardboard containers with removable lids; top row has…
- Manufacturer British Games Limited
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, British Games Limited, Chemistry sets
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Bayer Orange Flavoured Children's Chewable Aspirin Bottle
- 1910 – 2007
- 1988
Small glass Bayer orange flavoured children's chewable aspirin bottle with pink plastic cap, 36 tablet size.
- Contributor Sterling Drug
- Manufacturer Bayer Company, Inc.
- Subject Sterling Drug, Drugs, Medicine bottles, Bayer Company, Inc., Aspirin
