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1936 Hercules Advertisements
- 1936
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 1936 edition is digitized…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Cellulose industry, Corporations, Naval stores, Advertising, Industrial
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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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Hercules Powder Company: Building Wealth for the New South
- Part of 1936 Hercules Advertisements
- 1936
Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the Hercules Powder Company (later Hercules Inc.) initially specialized in the manufacture of explosives and smokeless powders and subsequently diversified…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Naval stores, Advertising, Industrial
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Hercules Products for use in Disinfectants, Insecticides, and Soaps
- Part of 1936 Hercules Advertisements
- 1936
Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the Hercules Powder Company (later Hercules Inc.) initially specialized in the manufacture of explosives and smokeless powders and subsequently diversified…
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Wedges for New Markets: Hercose Base for Airplane Coatings
- Part of 1936 Hercules Advertisements
- 1936
Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the Hercules Powder Company (later Hercules Inc.) initially specialized in the manufacture of explosives and smokeless powders and subsequently diversified…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Nitrocellulose, Hercules Incorporated, Lacquerers, Cellulose industry, Corporations, Advertising, Industrial
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Wedges for New Markets: Hercose
- Part of 1936 Hercules Advertisements
- 1936
Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the Hercules Powder Company (later Hercules Inc.) initially specialized in the manufacture of explosives and smokeless powders and subsequently diversified…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Nitrocellulose, Hercules Incorporated, Lacquerers, Cellulose industry, Corporations, Advertising, Industrial
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Insecticides containing Yarmor 302
- Part of 1936 Hercules Advertisements
- 1936
Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the Hercules Powder Company (later Hercules Inc.) initially specialized in the manufacture of explosives and smokeless powders and subsequently diversified…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Hercules Incorporated, Pine oil, Corporations, Insecticides, Advertising, Industrial
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Letter from Lee de Forest to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1936-Nov-10
Lee de Forest states that he returned from a trip to Chicago to find his company in financial disarray. He regrets that Beckman's contracted work was continued, despite an inability to pay for it, and assures him that…
- Addressee Beckman, Arnold O.
- Author De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961
- Subject Financial crises
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Letter from Lee de Forest to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1936-Oct-09
Lee de Forest states that he has "temporarily become disassociated from the activities of De Forest Television Corporation" and advises Beckman to retain any equipment currently in his possession.
Lee de Forest…
- Addressee Beckman, Arnold O.
- Author De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Financial crises
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Receipt and memorandum of record
- Circa 1936
The receipt lists materials the De Forest Television Corporation received from Arnold O. Beckman. The memorandum concerns work Beckman performed for the American Television Corporation, the De Forest Television…
- Creator Of Work Beckman, Arnold O.
- Subject Scientific apparatus and instruments, Celluloid, Metal coating
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Letter from Lee de Forest to Arnold O. Beckman
- 1936-Jul-02
Lee de Forest discusses testing Beckman's film-coating process with antimony. A sample of antimony paper is included.
- Addressee Beckman, Arnold O.
- Author De Forest, Lee, 1873-1961
- Subject Antimony, Metal coating
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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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Beckman pH Meter (Laboratory Model) brochure
- 1935 – 1940
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an accurate way to measure the acidity of his product. The resulting instrument kicked off…
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Beckman pH Meter (Industrial Model) brochure
- 1935 – 1940
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an accurate way to measure the acidity of his product. The resulting instrument kicked off…
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Beckman pH Meter (Glass Electrode) brochure
- 1935 – 1940
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an accurate way to measure the acidity of his product. The resulting instrument kicked off…
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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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New! Inexpensive continuous pH measurements with the Beckman glass electrode equipment!
- Bulletin No. 17
- 1935 – 1940
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an accurate way to measure the acidity of his product. The resulting instrument kicked off…
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Beckman Quinhydrone pH Meter
- 1935 – 1940
The quinhydrone electrode in this instrument was an alternative to Beckman's glass electrode. Quinhydrone electrodes are not reliable at measuring a pH greater than 8, at measuring solutions with strong oxidizing or…
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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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Series table consisting of two mirror-images (Egon Wiberg, 1936)
- 1936 (Original design)
- Circa 1957 (Date attributed to slide)
Graphic representation of the periodic table of chemical elements designed as a series table consisting of two parts that are arranged like mirror-images of one another. This table was originated by German chemist Egon…
- Creator Of Work Wiberg, Egon, 1901-1976, Mazurs, Edward G.
- Subject Scientific illustration, Periodic table of the elements, Periodic law, Chemical elements
