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Two First Day Cover commemorating the 75th anniversary of the American Chemical Society
- 1951
Two cachets created by Fleetwood depicting "The Chemist" along with ACS logo and the tagline, "Maker of a Better Tomorrow." Stamp issued to commemorate the diamond jubilee of the American Chemical Society.
- Creator Of Work Fleetwood
- Subject Postage stamps, Chemistry, Chemists, Cachets (Philately), First day covers (Philately), American Chemical Society
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Austrian stamp commemorating Carl Auer von Welsbach
- 1954
Austrian stamp commemorating Carl Auer von Welsbach (1858-1929), an Austrian chemist and inventor.
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German stamp commemorating the 250th anniversary of the German Academy of Sciences in Berlin
- 1950s
Postage stamp from the German Democratic Republic (East Germany), commemorating the 250th anniversary of the German Academy of Sciences in Berlin. The stamp features a portrait of Hermann von Helmholtz (1821-1894), a…
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Design for Success with Neoprene, The Versatile Chemical Rubber
- Neoprene from Du Pont: Neoprene Products from Reliable Manufacturers
- 1950
This publication, published in 1950 by the Rubber Chemicals Divison of E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, illustrates the properties and uses of Neoprene.
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Six East German stamps depicting Max Planck
- 1953 – 1958
Six East German postage stamps commemorating physicist and Nobel Prize Winner Max Planck (1858-1947). The red and green stamps are to celebrate the birth of Planck. The purple stamp is part of a series honoring…
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Surinamese stamps commemorating Marie Curie
- 1950
Two stamps from Surinam commemorating Marie Skłodowska Curie (1867-1934), a Polish-French physicist and chemist who pioneered radioactivity research and who discovered the elements polonium and radium. Curie was the…
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Stamp from Iran commemorating Avicenna (Ibn Sina)
- 1950
Iranian stamp commemorating Avicenna (980-1037), also known as Ibn Sina, a philosopher and alchemist.
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Afghan stamp commemorating Avicenna (Ibn Sina)
- 1951
Two stamps from Afghanistan commemorating Avicenna (980-1037), also known as Ibn Sina, a philosopher and alchemist.
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Stamp from Poland commemorating Avicenna (Ibn Sina)
- 1952
Polish stamp commemorating Avicenna (980-1037), also known as Ibn Sina, a philosopher and alchemist.
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German stamp commemorating Avicenna (Ibn Sina)
- 1952
Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR) stamp commemorating Avicenna (980-1037), also known as Ibn Sina, a philosopher and alchemist.
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Roses from Rags with Putnam Dyes
- Circa 1920 – circa 1950
Pamphlet showcasing latchhooked rugs designed by Mary Rockwell and dyed with Putnam Fadeless Dyes, which were produced by the Monroe Chemical Company.
- Author Rockwell, Mary
- Creator Of Work Monroe Chemical Company
- Subject Dyes and dyeing, Monroe Chemical Company, Rugs, Hooked, Textile crafts
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Max Bredig's American Physical Society membership card
- 1950-Jun-23
Max Bredig's (1902-1977) American Physical Society membership card.
- Creator Of Work American Physical Society
- Subject American Physical Society, Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Membership cards
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Paul C. Lauterbur depicted as a samurai
- Circa 1953 – circa 1991
Paper cut of Paul C. Lauterbur (1929-2007) depicted as a samurai. The edges of the paper appear distorted due to the shadows of the paper cut. In 2003 Lauterbur and Peter Mansfield (1933-2017) were awarded the Nobel…
- Subject Lauterbur, Paul C., 1929-2007, Samurai, Paper work
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Neoprene treated paper
- 1952-Apr-07
Booklet titled Neoprene Treated Paper... published by E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company. The booklet contains neoprene, its creation, its strengths and resistance to different elements, and its uses.
Along with the…
- Creator Of Work E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
- Author Cosler, V. A.
- Addressee Denton, Eleanor O.
- Subject Rubber, Artificial, Paper finishing, Paper coatings, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
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Gabor B. Levy's vaccination certificate
- 1951-Mar-27
Gabor B. Levy's (1913-1999) international certificate of inoculation and vaccination for smallpox.
- Creator Of Work United States. Public Health Service
- Subject Levy, Gabor B., 1913-, Smallpox--Vaccination, United States. Public Health Service
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Chi-Ches-Ters Menstrual Pain Relief Tablets
- 1900s
Container of "Chi-Ches-ters" menstrual pain relief tablets, manufactured by Chichester Chemical Co.
Chichester Chemical Co. also manufactured "Pennyroyal Pills," which were marketed with language that subtly indicated…
- Manufacturer Chichester Chemical Co.
- Subject Analgesics, Drugs, Menstruation, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Women--Health and hygiene, Menstrual products
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Igloo Wrap cellophane
- 1900s
Blue and red cardboard box of "Igloo Wrap Brand" cellophane wrap, manufactured by Du Pont.
- Manufacturer E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
- Subject E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Food--Storage, Food--Preservation, Plastic films
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Box of See-Safe polyethylene plastic wrap
- 1950s
Box of See-Safe polyethylene plastic wrap. The box features the slogan "Beautiful to See . . . Safe as Can Be" and has illustrated directions.
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AIChE slide rule pin
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers slide rule pin
- After 1900 – before 2004
Gold-plated pin for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AlChE). The pin is in the shape of a slide rule with the AIChE shield in the center and has a hinged clasp.
- Manufacturer L.G. Balfour Company
- Subject Brooches, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Collectibles
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Gilbert "Cloud Chamber"
- 1951
The Gilbert "Cloud Chamber" is part of the Gilbert U-238 Atomic Energy Laboratory, which was a toy laboratory set marketed towards children. The cloud chamber allowed the user to view alpha particles traveling 12,000…
- Manufacturer A.C. Gilbert Company
- Subject A.C. Gilbert Company, Nuclear energy, Electricity, Electrochemistry, Cloud chamber
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The Conquest of Hunger: Featuring Prosper Plenty and His Magical Chemicals
- 1951
Published by The National Fertilizer Association in 1951, The Conquest of Hunger was a public service comic strip that celebrated the use of synthetic fertilizers.
This comic calls Native Americans "Indians" and…
- Publisher National Fertilizer Association
- Producer Commercial Comics, Inc.
- Subject Fertilizers, Food industry and trade, Hunger, Agriculture, Educational comics, Comic books, strips, etc.
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Painting with Putnam Fadeless Dyes
- 1950s
Pamphlet written by Dorothy Lawless (1906-1981) about using Putnam Fadeless Dyes to make colorful floral hooked rugs. Lawless provides instructions for dying textiles and gives suggestions for achieving the color of…
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Atoms for Peace
- 1950s
Atoms for Peace is a 17-minute film describing how atomic energy is used in the oil, automotive, power, medical, and agricultural industries. This version is taken from a DVD copy and not from the original film.
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In the Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer: Texts of Principal Documents and Letters of Personnel Security Board General Manager Commissioners
- 1954-May-27 – 1954-Jun-29
This booklet details the security clearance hearing of J. Robert Oppenheimer (1904-1967), a pivotal figure in the development of nuclear physics and the atomic bomb, conducted between April and May 1954. The…
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Dual-Sided Plastics Property and Material Cost Comparator
- 1950
A comparator device constructed from two rotating cardboard wheels attached to a cardboard cover. One side displays plastic properties and the other displays the material costs for products manufactured by the Monsanto…
- Contributor Monsanto Chemical Company
- Creator Of Work Perrygraf Promotion Works
- Subject Monsanto Chemical Company, Plastics, Plastics industry and trade
