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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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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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Letter from Johannes Jaenicke to Max Bredig, October 21, 1957
- 1957-Oct-27
Johannes Jaenicke (1888-1984) requests that Max Bredig (1902-1977) contribute mementos or personal memories of Fritz Haber (1868-1934) for a biography that he is writing. Fritz Haber was a German chemist who won the…
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Appeal for a collection of documents for a biography of Fritz Haber
- Circa 1957
Call for submissions for Fritz Haber's (1868 -1934) biography from The Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science.
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Letter from Elsa (Ilse) Hayn to Max Bredig, December 31, 1957
- 1957-Dec-31
Ilse Hayn writes to her friend Max Bredig (1902-1977) concerning the debt repayment of Fritz Hochwald to Bredig. Hayn is convinced that Bredig is mistaken in believing he is still owed a sum. She wishes to clarify the…
- Addressee Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977
- Author Hayn, Ilse
- Subject Bredig, Max Albert, 1902-1977, Hayn, Ilse, Hochwald, Fritz G., 1897-1968, Debt
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Autographes et Documents Historiques
- Circa 1930 – 1985
Cover of an autograph catalog by Alain Brieux (1922-1985), an antique dealer, bookseller, and astrolabe specialist.
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Beckman Model E Ultracentrifuge Rotor
- 1950s
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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Now it's really "Good-bye Weeds"
- 1950s
Color-printed magazine advertisement by the American Cyanamid Company. The image depicts two farmers chatting in a field while a plane flys behind them. The work advertises the product AERO™ Cyanate, Weedkiller which…
- Creator Of Work American Cyanamid Company
- Subject American Cyanamid Company, Pesticides, Weeds, Agriculture, Fertilizers, Agricultural chemistry, Agricultural chemicals, Pfizer Inc.
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New Opportunities in Non-Woven Fabrics... A Report by Du Pont
- Circa 1957
A report prepared and published by the E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company as a source of general information for the textile trade on the development and progress of non-woven fabrics. Includes four non-woven fabric…
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Stamp set commemorating 50th anniversary of Oklahoma statehood
- 1957
Set of four postage stamps celebrating the 50th anniversary of Oklahoma's statehood. Depicts an atomic model with an arrow piercing its nucleus overlaying a silhouette of the state of Oklahoma. Reflects Oklahoma’s…
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Notes on Water Analysis
- 1950s
Procedures for a series of tests used in water analysis. The experiments include the determination of various minerals and contaminants present in water samples such as nitrite, sulfates, iron, etc. Each contains a list…
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It’s Saran for Smart Seat Covers...Best Performance on the Road!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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It’s...SARAN...for Smart Seat Covers...It’s...SARAN for Smart Outdoor Furniture!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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It’s...SARAN for Smart Seat Covers...It’s...SARAN for Smart Luggage
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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It’s...SARAN...for Smart Outdoor Furniture...It’s...SARAN...for Smart Seat Covers
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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Dyestuffs for Wood Stains
- 1900s
Sample book for dyeing solutions on wood from the Interessengemeinschaft Farbenindustrie Aktiengesellschaft, a German chemical and pharmaceutical conglomerate. Contains dyeing instructions and sixty-four mounted wood…
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Saran Seat Covers...Smart, Modern Patterns Last the Life of Your Car!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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You'll Like It Better If It's...SARAN for Smart Seat Covers!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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It's...SARAN for Smart Seat Covers. It's...SARAN for Smart Indoor Furniture!
- 1950s
Color print advertisement for Saran fabric, made from Saran textile monofilaments. Saran is the trade name for polyvinylidene chloride, which can be formed into monofilaments or a thin plastic film. The advertisement…
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Dow Glycols
- 1950s
Black and white photocopy of Dow Chemical Company print advertisement for Dow glycols. Lists the glycol compounds manufactured at Dow: ethylene, diethylene, triethylene, and propylene gylcol. Describes the versatility…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Advertising, Dow Chemical Company, Advertising, Industrial, Chemical Industry, Glycols, Antifreeze solutions, Dow Chemical Canada
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How Old Fashioned Can You Afford To Be?
- 1950s
A print color advertisement for DowTherm, a liquid chemical heat transfer medium. The accompanying text describes the accuracy of the heating tool and its applicability to manufacturing businesses. The product is…
- Creator Of Work Dow Chemical Company
- Subject Advertising, Dow Chemical Company, Advertising, Industrial, Chemical Industry, Heat--Transmission, Temperature control, Heat-transfer media
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Sometimes It's Better to Let Eastman Make It
- 1950s
Front and back of an illustrated color postcard advertising the products and services of the Eastman Organic Chemicals Department (Division of the Eastman Kodak Company). The postcard features a humorous depiction of a…
- Creator Of Work Eastman Kodak Company
- Subject Advertising, Advertising, Industrial, Chemical industry, Eastman Kodak Company, Commercial art, Women in advertising
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It's Better to Get It from Eastman...
- 1950s
Front and back of an illustrated color postcard advertising the products and services of the Eastman Organic Chemicals Department (Division of the Eastman Kodak Company). The postcard features a humorous depiction of…
- Creator Of Work Eastman Kodak Company
- Subject Advertising, Advertising, Industrial, Chemical industry, Eastman Kodak Company, Commercial art
