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Tanglefoot Difuso
- After 1930 – before 1949
The Tanglefoot Company first introduced the Difusor insecticide sprayer and Difuso insecticide in 1932. Difuso was a pyrethrum-based insecticide. At the time, the Difusor was considered a revolutionary new method of…
- Manufacturer Tanglefoot Company
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Bee Brand Flea Killer
- 1940s
Bee brand pesticide can with black and white text on yellow, blue, and red label with dog, cat, and bottle graphic.
- Manufacturer McCormick & Co. (Baltimore, Md.)
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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FROSTEE Paradichlorobenzene Vaporizer
- 1940s
Frostee brand pesticide vaporizer with red and beige text on round tin. Two red lids with green midsection punched with holes.
- Manufacturer Frank J. Curran Co.
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Cenol Moth-Proof
- After 1920 – before 1950
Cenol brand pesticide can with navy text on white and bright orange label. Large moth graphic. Metal screw cap.
- Manufacturer Cenol Company
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Miller's 50% DDT Wettable
- After 1937 – before 1969
Miller's brand pesticide can with black and yellow text on red, yellow, and green label. Butterfly and landscape graphics.
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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DDT W-50
- After 1941 – before 1972
Pesticide can with black and white text on red, white, and green label. "De-Pester" in white text across top of can.
- Manufacturer Thompson-Hayward Chemical Company
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Standard Mothban Moth Killer
- After 1931 – before 1969
Standard brand Mothban aerosol spray can with red, white, and blue text on white and red background with Standard brand logo. Round red cap.
- Manufacturer Standard Oil Company
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Lumetron Photoelectric Colorimeter Model 400-A
- 1940s
Electric-powered meter with instructions housed in wooden box. Movable components within box: two (2) slide glass filters (1 with red, green, and blue slides; 1 with orange, green, and blue slides); one (1) encasing to…
- Manufacturer Photovolt Corporation
- Subject Colorimetry--Instruments, Photovolt Corporation
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Tanglefoot Difusor New Method Insect Destroyer
- After 1930 – before 1949
The Tanglefoot Company first introduced the Difusor insecticide sprayer and Difuso insecticide in 1932. Difuso was a pyrethrum-based insecticide. At the time, the Difusor was considered a revolutionary new method of…
- Manufacturer Tanglefoot Company
- Subject Pests--Control, Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Tanglefoot Company, Insecticides
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FlyDed Sprayer
- Before 1927 – before 1959
Hand sprayer with wooden hand pump and metal canister labeled "FlyDed" in white text with blue outline on bright orange background. Green glass jar attached with metal screw cap at front end of sprayer.
- Subject Pests--Control, Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Then, Less Pain from Back Aches...Now, Longer-Lasting Traffic Paints
- Another Development in Naval Stores Made Possible Through Hercules Chemical Research
- Part of 1948 Hercules Advertisements
- 1948
Advertisement for resins and chlorinated rubber manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in industrial paint. The advertisement details the varied uses of naval stores past and present, highlighting…
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Chase's Products New Insect Bomb
- After 1927 – before 1972
Chase's brand insecticide aerosol spray can with black and white text on black, white, and yellow label. Round red cap.
- Manufacturer Chase Products Co.
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Shell Tox Aerosol Insecticide
- After 1941 – before 1967
Shell brand insecticide aerosol spray can with red and white text on red, gold, and white label with shell and insect graphic.
- Manufacturer Shell Oil Company
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Standard Aerosol Insect Killer
- After 1870 – before 1972
Standard brand pesticide spray can with red and blue text on red, white, and blue label. Standard logo. Round red cap.
- Manufacturer Standard Oil Company
- Subject Pesticides, DDT (Insecticide), Insecticides
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Advertisement for Hercules Naval Stores Products
- Part of 1948 Hercules Advertisements
- 1948
Color print advertisement for naval stores products, including cellulose derivatives, synthetic resins, and terpene solvents, manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in lacquers, among other…
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Advertisement for Hercules Cellulose Acetate
- Part of 1948 Hercules Advertisements
- 1948
Color print advertisement for Celluose Acetate manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use as a base in plastic molding compounds. Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the…
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Advertisement for Hercules Toxaphene
- Part of 1948 Hercules Advertisements
- 1948
Color print advertisement for Toxaphene, a toxicant manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in pesticides and insecticides. Formed in 1912 as part of an anti-trust settlement with DuPont, the…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Toxaphene, Chemical industry, Cotton, Hercules Incorporated, Insect pests--Control, Insect pests, Naval stores, Insecticides, Advertising, Industrial, Corporations
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Then, Sure Footing for Fighters...Now, More Oil from Old Wells
- Part of 1948 Hercules Advertisements
- 1948
Advertisement for rosins and terpenes manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in a variety of industries. The advertisement details the varied uses of naval stores past and present, highlighting…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Research, Industrial, Hercules Incorporated, Terpenes, Corporations, Naval stores, Gums and resins, Advertising, Industrial
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Then, Protection for Sails...Now, Superior Solvents for Enamels
- Another Development in Naval Stores Made Possible Through Hercules Chemical Research
- Part of 1948 Hercules Advertisements
- 1948
Advertisement for terpene solvents manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in varnishes and enamels. The advertisement details the varied uses of naval stores past and present, highlighting…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Research, Industrial, Hercules Incorporated, Terpenes, Corporations, Naval stores, Solvents, Advertising, Industrial
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Then, Protection for Cotton Pickers...Now, Soap Saver for Laundries
- Another Development in Naval Stores Made Possible Through Hercules Chemical Research
- Part of 1948 Hercules Advertisements
- 1948
Advertisement for Daintex, a terpene-based chemical manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in soaps and detergents. The advertisement details the varied uses of naval stores past and present,…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Soap, Chemical industry, Detergent industry, Research, Industrial, Laundry, Hercules Incorporated, Terpenes, Corporations, Naval stores, Detergents, Advertising, Industrial
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Then, Fuel for a Friendly Torch...Now, Frocks for Milady
- Another Development in Naval Stores Made Possible Through Hercules Chemical Research
- Part of 1948 Hercules Advertisements
- 1948
Advertisement for Yarmor pine oil reagents manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in the wet processing of textiles. The advertisement details the varied uses of naval stores past and present,…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Research, Industrial, Textile industry, Hercules Incorporated, Pine oil, Corporations, Naval stores, Advertising, Industrial
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Then, Balm for Insect Bites...Now, Bomber for Boll Weevils
- Another Development in Naval Stores Made Possible Through Hercules Chemical Research
- Part of 1948 Hercules Advertisements
- 1948
Advertisement for Toxaphene chlorinated camphene toxicant manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company for use in pesticides and insecticides. The advertisement details the varied uses of naval stores past and…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Toxaphene, Chemical industry, Research, Industrial, Hercules Incorporated, Corporations, Naval stores, Insecticides, Advertising, Industrial
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Sell a Can of Turpentine with Every Can of Paint
- Part of 1948 Hercules Advertisements
- 1948
Advertisement for steam-distilled wood turpentine manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company. This advertisement appeared in the June, July, and August 1948 issues of Hardware Age.
Formed in 1912 as part of…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Turpentine, Hercules Incorporated, Turpentine industry and trade, Corporations, Naval stores, Advertising, Industrial
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Sell a Can of Turpentine with Every Can of Paint
- Part of 1948 Hercules Advertisements
- 1948
Advertisement for steam-distilled wood turpentine manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company. This advertisement appeared in the April 8 and May 6, 1948 issues of Hardware Age.
Formed in 1912 as part of an…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Turpentine, Hercules Incorporated, Turpentine industry and trade, Corporations, Naval stores, Advertising, Industrial
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Sell a Can of Turpentine with Every Can of Paint
- Part of 1948 Hercules Advertisements
- 1948
Advertisement for steam-distilled wood turpentine manufactured and sold by the Hercules Powder Company. This advertisement appeared in the February 26, 1948 and May 6, 1948 issues of Hardware Age.
Formed in 1912 as…
- Creator Of Work Hercules Incorporated
- Subject Chemical industry, Turpentine, Hercules Incorporated, Turpentine industry and trade, Corporations, Naval stores, Advertising, Industrial