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Plate I: Diamond, Sapphire and Ruby, Chrysoberyl, Spinel, Zircon, Hyacinth, Beryl, and Emerald
- Part of The Mineral Kingdom
- 1859
Figures 1-9. The Diamond.
1. Diamond - a simple regular Octahedron
2. The pyramidal Octahedron
3. The pyramidal Tetrahedron
4. The double pyramidal Tetrahedron
5. The Star of the South
6. The Regent or Pitt diamond
7. T…- Author Kurr, J. G. (Johann Gottlob), 1798-1870
- Publisher Edmonston and Douglas
- Editor Van Voorst, John, active 1833-1886
- Subject Mineralogy, Precious stones, Metals, Semimetals, Precious metals, Chemical elements, Diamonds, Sapphires, Chrysoberyl, Spinel, Emeralds
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Poppy species variations : Yellow Horned, Red Horned, Red Horned with Smooth Leaves, and Violet Colored Poppy
- 1633
1. Papaver cornutum flore luteo. Yellow horned Poppie.
2. Papaver cornutum flore rubro. Red horned Poppie.
3. Papaver corniculatum phæniceum glabrum. Red horned Poppie with smooth leaves.
4. Papaver cornutum flore…- Author Gerard, John, 1545-1612, Dodoens, Rembert, 1517-1585, Theodorus, Iacobus, -1590
- Engraver Payne, John
- Printer Islip, Adam, -1639, Norton, Joice, Whitaker, Richard, -1648
- Publisher Johnson, Thomas, -1644
- Subject Islip, Adam, -1639, Norton, Joice, Gerard, John, 1545-1612, Payne, John, Botany, Medical, Botanical chemistry, Theodorus, Iacobus, -1590, Botany, Whitaker, Richard, -1648, Materia medica, Herbals, Dodoens, Rembert, 1517-1585, Johnson, Thomas, -1644, Papaveraceae, Poppies, Flowers, Plants--Variation
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A Religious Dramatic Representation of the Power of the [Hindu] Goddess of Smallpox
- Circa 1913
This illustration is a reproduction of a drawing depicting the Hindu goddess, Śītalā. The illustration accompanies a discussion of the development of smallpox inoculation which emerged from Hindu cultures as early as…
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Vaccination [caricature]
- Circa 1913
Plate from a French caricature by Carlo Gripp (1826-1900) depicting a woman surrounded by a small group dressed in formal attire. The woman lifts her dress to reveal her shin, which she presents to a kneeling doctor who…
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'Tabloid' Medical Equipments at the North Pole
- April 6, 1909 'Tabloid' Medicine Chest supplied to Rear-Admiral Robert Edwin Peary
- Circa 1913
Illustration depicting the medical equipment carried by Rear-Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), an explorer of the Arctic. The inset upper left photograph shows one of eight tubes of 'Tabloid' products and the…
- Author American Medical Association
- Publisher Burroughs Wellcome and Company
- Subject Vaccination, Burroughs Wellcome and Company, Medicine, Pharmacology, First aid in illness and injury, Exhibitions, Medical supplies, Vaccines, Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920, Medicine bottles, Medicine bottles, Victorian
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Lady Mary Wortley Montagu
- Circa 1913
Illustration depicting a portrait of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689-1762). The portrait accompanies text describing her advocacy for Eastern methods of inoculation. Lady Montagu is credited with the introduction of…
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The Gyroscope
- 1870 – 1900
Illustration of a gyroscope, an apparatus that exemplifies the laws of conservation of angular momentum, meaning it will maintain rotational movement in a plane of rotation in spite of the force of gravity. The…
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Accent Your Color Theme with Styron
- 1953
Color print advertisement for Styron, the trade name for Styrenic plastics historically manufactured and sold by the Dow Chemical Company for a variety of consumer applications. The advertisement features a kitchen…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Dow Chemical Company, Advertising, Chemical industry, Corporations, Plastics, Plastics industry and trade, Kitchen utensils, Consumer goods
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The Smart Hostess 'Follows Suit'...with Bright, Smooth, Easy to Clean Plastic Housewares Made of Styron
- 1952-Mar
Color print advertisement for Styron, the trade name for Styrenic plastics historically manufactured and sold by the Dow Chemical Company for a variety of consumer applications. The advertisement features an illustrated…
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Styron: Extending the Range of Sight and Sound
- 1943
Color print advertisement for Styron, the trade name for Styrenic plastics historically manufactured and sold by the Dow Chemical Company for a variety of consumer applications. The advertisement features an illustrated…
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Advertisement for Styron Wall Tile
- 1950
Color print advertisement for wall tile made of Styron, the trade name for Styrenic plastics historically manufactured and sold by the Dow Chemical Company for a variety of consumer applications. The advertisement…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Advertising, Dow Chemical Company, Chemical industry, Corporations, Plastics industry and trade, Plastics, Women in advertising, Tile industry
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Now is the Time...to Start Counting Sheep!
- Advertisement for Phenothiazine
- 1947
Color print advertisement for Phenothiazine, a pharmaceutical chemical produced by Dow Chemical and used for treating parasitic diseases in livestock. The advertisement features an illustration of a ewe and two lambs on…
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Made of Styron...Means Colorful, Easy to Handle, Easy to Clean Accessories for Your Home
- 1951
Color print advertisement for Styron, the trade name for Styrenic plastics historically manufactured and sold by the Dow Chemical Company for a variety of consumer applications. The advertisement features a variety of…
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How to Take a Vacation with Plastics Housewares
- 1951
Color print advertisement for Styron, the trade name for Styrenic plastics historically manufactured and sold by the Dow Chemical Company for a variety of consumer applications. The advertisement features an illustrated…
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Painting is Easier...Everywhere!
- 1951
Color print advertisement for Dow Chemical. The advertisement features an illustrated "Santa's workshop" scene, where elves are painting a variety of children's toys. The accompanying text describes recent improvements…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Dow Chemical Company, Advertising, Chemical industry, Corporations, Painting, Santa Claus, Paint industry and trade, Christmas, Advertising, Industrial
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Plastics Housewares Made of Styron: Color Cues for Smart Kitchens!
- 1950
Color print advertisement for Styron, the trade name for Styrenic plastics historically manufactured and sold by the Dow Chemical Company for a variety of consumer applications, including packaging and food service,…
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A Place for Everything with Everything in its Place!
- Advertisement for Dow Plastics
- 1950
Color print advertisement for Styron, the trade name for Styrenic plastics historically manufactured and sold by the Dow Chemical Company for a variety of consumer applications. The advertisement features an…
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Preparation of Metallic Iron
- 1870 – 1900
Illustration showing an apparatus used to generate an environment in which iron is able to ignite with oxygen at room temperature. The illustration is labeled to indicate a source of hydrogenated gas, a desiccative…
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The Electric Stamp
- 1870 – 1900
Illustration depicting an electric stamp, a device used to deface stamps with a heated platinum wire in the form of a design or initial. The device is powered by electricity, using the hand of its user to complete the…
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Smee's Cell and Smee's Battery
- 1870 – 1900
Illustrations of the electric cell and battery apparatus developed by Alfred Smee (1818-1877). The cell consists of two positively charged zinc plates and one negatively charged platinized silver plate immersed in…
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The Electric Machine
- 1870 – 1900
Illustration depicting an Electric Machine, or a device used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy to store a static positive charge. The device operates by turning a glass plate between two metal-coated…
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How a Furnace Heats a House
- 1922
Diagram from page 191 of the 1922 volume The Science of Common Things depicting the movement of warm and cool air through a home to demonstrate the functionality of a furnace. Labels indicate heating components such as…
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The Furnace and How it Works
- 1922
Diagram from page 189 of the 1922 volume The Science of Common Things depicting a home heating furnace. Arrows demonstrate the flow of air through the furnace and labels indicate the components of the furnace and stages…
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How Coal Burns
- 1922
Diagram from page 163 of the 1922 volume The Science of Common Things depicting how coal ignites and burns in a stove. Arrows illustrate the movement of air through the stove. The reactions between oxygen, carbon,…
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Figure 40. Aytoun's Patent Safety Cage
- 1862
Illustration depicting the Aytoun Patent Safety Cage, a mining elevator with safety catches to ensure passenger safety in the event of a chain break. The illustration depicts two scenarios: the shaft elevator descending…