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Effigies Paracelsi Medici Celeberrimi
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An engraving of Swiss physician and alchemist Paracelsus (born Theophrastus von Hohenheim) wearing a small medal around his neck.
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Portrait of Joseph Priestley
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A half-length seated portrait of Joseph Priestley (1733–1804), an English clergyman and natural philosopher who discovered oxygen.
- After Stuart, Gilbert, 1755-1828
- Engraver Holl, William, 1771-1838
- Subject Priestley, Joseph, 1733-1804
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87 items
Edward G. Mazurs Collection of Periodic Systems Images
This collection predominantly consists of lantern slides and transparencies of models of the periodic table used by Edward G. Mazurs in the production of his book Graphic Representations of the Periodic System During…
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Union Carbide's First Chemical Operation, Clendenin, West Virginia
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Landscape painting with architecture. A high eye-level view of a river valley from a hilltop, showing a small cluster of industrial buildings concentrated in the lower right. Post-Impressionistic style. Pencil marks…
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2 items
Eugene Jules Houdry Collection
This collection of research material was compiled by G. Alex Mills and consists primarily of reproductions of items related to Eugene J. Houdry's life such as images, newspapers, articles, and lectures. Two unique and…
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Flamel
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This etching, after a print by Balthasar Moncornet, in turn after a drawing by Rembrandt, claims to display a portrait of the French manuscript seller Nicolas Flamel (1330-1418). Flamel, along with his wife Perenelle,…
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The Alchemist
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This print, after a painting by Adriaen van Ostade, shows a humble peasant-alchemist at work before a furnace. Working with a pair of hand bellows—the source of the alchemists' mocking nickname, "puffer,"— the alchemist…
- After Ostade, Adriaen van, 1610-1685
- Engraver Bentley, Joseph C.
- Subject Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art, Families in art
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Beckman Model G Glass Electrode pH Meter
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Self contained pH meter with wooden exterior; hinged lid opens to reveal meter face and inlaid paper instructions for use; the dial is calibrated from pH 0 to pH 13 in .1 pH divisions; porcelain enamel lined electrode…
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Scholar Interrupted at His Writing
- An Alchemist in His Laboratory
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In this variation of a painting by Gerard Dou, a scholarly alchemist, wearing a fur-lined robe, gazes with directness at the viewer as he composes his note. Holding a small quill pen with an open text before him, the…
- After Dou, Gerard, 1613-1675
- Subject Dou, Gerard, 1613-1675, Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art, Vanitas (Art)
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7 items
Operation and maintenance of the Beckman model G pH meter
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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 “acidimeter” with its…
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Bottle for Peels insomnia relief pills
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Empty container of Peels brand insomnia relief pills.
- Manufacturer Johnston Drug Company
- Subject Hypnotics, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Drugs, Medicine bottles, Insomnia--Treatment
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Container of RAY-NOX sun protectant
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Circular glass container with black screw cap lid. Container is filled with white ointment. Brown paper label reads "RAY-NOX" in light brown text.
This early sunscreen, 10-15% PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid or…
- Manufacturer Torch Laboratories, Inc.
- Subject Ointments, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Sunscreens (Cosmetics), Drugs, Medicine bottles
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2 items
Jar of Poslam cream
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Jar of "Poslam" brand anti-itching cream; in plastic shrink wrap.
- Manufacturer Emergency Laboratories
- Subject Ointments, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Drugs, Medicine bottles
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2 items
Thio Indigo Red Dye Bottle
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Round glass bottle with cork stopper; label attached to front identifies manufacturer and contents (label has been waxed over); bottle is half full with original dye.
- Subject Dye industry, Textile industry, Dyes and dyeing
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2 items
pH
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This mailer, sent to Beckman shareholders, was a reprint from a company publication and explained the significance of the pH meter.
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from…
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Beckman Helipot Potentiometer Model SA1400A
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Black finished cylindrical casing with three copper electrodes in a line next to product inscription; nickel knob is raised above the cylinder; outer dial goes from 0-15 (but only three digits are visible through its…
- Manufacturer Beckman Instruments, Inc.
- Subject Electric apparatus and appliances, Electricity, Potentiometer, Beckman Instruments, Inc.
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19 items
Vanadium Corporation of America Photograph Collection
This collection, digitized here in its entirety, consists of photographs documenting the facilities and activities of the Vanadium Corporation of America from 1911 to 1976. While the collection is not a comprehensive…
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268 items
Photographs from the Records & Ephemera of Hercules Incorporated
This collection consists of a vast array of photographic prints, negatives, slides, and ephemera chronicling the plants, employees, products, advertising, and brand strategies of the Hercules Powder Company (later…
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11 items
Instructions for the Beckman Oxygen Electrode Evaluation Kit, X-300-100 (final)
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This glass electrode was first used in Beckman pH meters and later other instruments.
Arnold Beckman invented his first pH meter in 1934 at the request of a chemist from the California citrus industry, who needed an…
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5 items
Instructions for Modified OM-1 Beckman Portable Oxygen Meter
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Developed from a Linus Pauling design during WWII, the technology behind Beckman Instruments’ oxygen analyzers ended up doing such diverse jobs as monitoring astronauts’ respiration, maintaining packaged food safety,…
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13 items
A Direct Transmittancy Recording Infrared Spectrophotometer
- Beckman Reprint R-24
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The paper, distributed as a reprint from Beckman Instruments, described the IR-3 spectrophotometer. It was originally presented before the Symposium on Molecular Structure and Spectroscopy, held in Columbus, Ohio at…
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10 items
Spectra plates
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Glass plates with spectrum image. Several of the spectra plates are labeled with wavelengths on the front and back.
- Subject Spectrum analysis, Adam Hilger Ltd., Optics
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2 items
Beckman Model L3-40 and Model L3-50 Ultracentrifuges
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Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco. With Spinco came the famous Model E Ultracentrifuge, which was…
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5 items
Customer lists of the first 100 DU spectrophotometers sold
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Two lists are included: one identifies companies, the second includes instrument serial numbers and shipping dates. Both documents are copies, and (per a note by Pat Ashton) the detailed list does not mention…
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Beckman Spinco Division Model E Centrifuge figures
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Beckman Instruments began producing centrifuges after their January 1, 1955 acquisition of industry leader, Specialized Instruments Corporation, or Spinco. With Spinco came the famous Model E Ultracentrifuge, which was…