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Letter from Richard Abegg to Georg Bredig
- 1900-Feb-04
Richard Abegg (1869-1910), a German chemist and pioneer of valence theory, compliments Georg Bredig (1868-1944) on his work in physical chemistry and anticipates Georg's progress in the field after completing his…
- Author Abegg, R. (Richard), 1869-1910
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Subject Abegg, R. (Richard), 1869-1910, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Chemistry
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Letter from Richard Abegg to Georg Bredig
- 1900-Jul-02
Richard Abegg (1869-1910), a German chemist and pioneer of valence theory, encourages Georg Bredig (1868-1944) to complete a habilitation thesis, which is necessary for teaching and conducting research as a professor at…
- Addressee Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Author Abegg, R. (Richard), 1869-1910
- Subject Abegg, R. (Richard), 1869-1910, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Chemistry
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Skein Dyed Yarn
- 1928 – 1968
Four skeins of yarn, connected in bundles of two. Each has been skein dyed with General Aniline & Film Corporation dye, 1% Acid Alizarine Brown RRL-CF and 1% Supralan Grey BRLS-CF. There is a paper label attached to…
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Bellen's More than Peach National Crayon Day Coloring Sheet
- Circa 2019
A coloring page by Bellen Woodard (2010-) in celebration of National Crayon Day 2019. The image foreground depicts a fence of crayons labeled with Bellen's More than Peach™ crayon names and colored with the…
- Creator Of Work Bellen's More than Peach
- Artist Woodard, Bellen
- Subject Crayons, Coloring for children, Human skin color, Commercial products, Woodard, Bellen
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Bellen's More than Peach Working Document and Crayon Prototypes
- 2019
Bellen Woodard’s collection of thirteen crayon samples and working document from the process of naming colors for More Than Peach™ crayons.
In 2019, Bellen Woodard (2010-) founded Bellen’s More Than Peach™ Project.…
- Creator Of Work Bellen's More than Peach
- Subject Coloring for children, Commercial products, Crayons, Human skin color, Woodard, Bellen
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Letter from Henry Le Chatelier to Georg Bredig
- 1912-Nov-02
Henry Louis Le Chatelier (1850-1936) , a French chemist who played a significant role in the 19th century aluminum and railway industries, informs Georg Bredig (1868-1944) that he will announce the 70th birthday of…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, February 24, 1937
- 1937-Feb-24
As his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), prepares to emigrate from Germany, Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides him with a list of potential professional references abroad, including American scientists and the French…
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, December 11, 1936
- 1936-Dec-11
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides professional advice to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977), and asks him to always confirm the arrival of his correspondence.
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Third Reich
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Letter from Georg Bredig to Max Bredig, March 25, 1917
- 1917-Mar-25
Georg Bredig (1868-1944) provides paternal advice to his son, Max Bredig (1902-1977).
- Author Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Bredig, Georg, 1868-1944, Parent and child
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Big Mama Legsavers Pantyhose
- 1970s
One pair of beige-toned, "Irregular" size stockings. The pink packaging features an image of three smiling women posed wearing only stockings. The stockings are described on the packaging front as "large…
- Creator Of Work Sheffield Industries, Inc.
- Subject Nylon, Spandex, Hosiery, Clothing trade, Textile fibers, Synthetic, Plus-size women's clothing
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Sugar & Spice Pantyhose
- 1970s
A pair of "Jet Brown" colored "Queen Size" pantyhose, or stockings, in original packaging made by the brand Sugar & Spice. "Queen Size" corresponds with size 2X. An image on the packaging depicts a woman dressed in…
- Manufacturer Sugar & Spice
- Subject Nylon, Hosiery, Hosiery industry, Clothing Trade, Textile fibers, Synthetic
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Parke Davis & Co. Pharmaceutical Nursing Drug Kit
- 1910s
A black leather pouch containing 11 vials of various pharmaceutical tablets. Five vials are empty, and one is missing.
Vials are labeled:
Hypodermatic tablets No. 5, (Cocaine hydrochlorate);
Hypodermatic tablets No.…- Creator Of Work Parke, Davis & Company
- Subject Parke, Davis & Company, Drugs, Medical supplies, Nursing--Equipment and supplies, Pharmaceutical industry
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Teletype
- 1960s
Teletype telecommunication device with a QWERTY keyboard, acoustic couplers, and small LED screen to display typed text electronically. The text is transmitted live, via a telephone line, to a compatible device, i.e.…
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Welsbach Tip Tray
- 1920s
A single-sided tin lithograph tip tray. This circular green plate features a scene of a seated woman reading a newspaper with a child playing at her feet. The child has spelled out "WELSBACH" using toys on the floor. A…
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D*Lite Hands-free Breast Pump Bra
- 2015
A black specialized bra for people who are lactating or chestfeeding. The bra is secured in front by a zipper. The bra cups are formed from two overlapping fabric pieces which can be moved to expose the wearer's nipple.…
- Manufacturer Simple Wishes, LLC
- Subject Brassieres, Breastfeeding, Women--Health and hygiene, Health products, Lactation, Health
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Butter-Soft Scrub Dress
- 2019 – 2021
A navy blue, size medium scrub dress with short sleeves. There are two pockets in the front and button adjustments on the sides. On one of the pockets is a small white emblem that appears to depict a cloud.
The scrubs…
- Creator Of Work Zier, Inc.
- Subject COVID-19 (Disease), COVID-19 Pandemic (2020-), Pandemics, Nurses, Medical personnel--Clothing, Medicine
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Dairy Science Instruments
- After 1959 – before 1989
Pyrex 70% Gerber Bottle - A glass tube bottle with bulbous ends and a flattened midsection. The mid-section has measurements from 0 to 70 mL. One end is inscribed in red "Cheese".
Used Gerber Bottle 8% - A glass tube…
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Unidentified Colored Powders
- Undated
Three rounded glass bottles with cork stoppers filled with unidentified colored powders in green, purple, and orange. One bottle of sulphanthrene pink F.F., a fast-vat dye manufactured by the E.I. du Pont de Nemours &…
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Hand-crank Centrifuge, Babcock Milk Tester
- After 1900 – before 1950
A metal, hand-crank centrifuge with a three-pronged metal base. The base is painted a rusty red color and has been attached to a wooden board for stability. A long metal crank on the side of the base bends at a…
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Ballet Pointe Shoes
- Circa 2018
A pair of customized ballet pointe shoes worn and donated by Chanel Holland (1990 – ), founder and artistic director of Philadelphia’s Chocolate Ballerina Company. In 2016, Holland wore these shoes when she launched her…
- Manufacturer Bloch
- Subject Chocolate Ballerina Company, Ballet, Ballet slippers, Human skin color, African American ballerinas, Ballerinas, Ballet dancing
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First Day Cover commemorating Xu Guangxian
- 2009-Nov-07
Cachet, postmark, and stamp depicting rare earth chemist Xu Guangxian (1920-2015). Xu, also known as Kwang-hsien Hsu, was a Chinese chemist who held various positions in the Department of Chemistry at Peking University.…
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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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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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Pasteurization Does Not Destroy the Vitamins in Milk
- 1930s (Poster)
- After 1993 – before 2021 (Correspondence)
Framed poster depicting a baby holding a bottle of milk. Underneath reads: "Pasteurization Does/Not Destroy the/ Vitamins in Milk/Play Safe-Buy Only/Pasteurized/Milk".
A letter from James Dickson to Fred Weber is…
- Author Dickson, James
- Addressee Weber, Fred
- Subject Milk--Pasteurization, Dairy products, Pasteurization, Dickson, James
