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Dimenformon tablets promotional blotter
- 1940s
Blue card with image of a prescription for "Dimenformon Tablets," promoting Dimenformon Benzoate (alpha-estradiol benzoate) for the treatment of symptoms in menopausal patients.
Paper blotters were a popular form of…
- Creator Of Work Roche-Organon, Inc.
- Subject Menopause, Menopause--Hormone therapy, Women--Health and hygiene, Estradiol benzoate, Roche-Organon, Inc.
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Dimenformon injections promotional blotter
- 1940s
Blue card with image of a prescription for "Dimenformon Benzoate" and a black syringe, promoting Dimenformon Benzoate (alpha-estradiol benzoate) injections for the treatment of symptoms in menopausal patients.
Paper…
- Creator Of Work Roche-Organon, Inc.
- Subject Menopause, Menopause--Hormone therapy, Women--Health and hygiene, Estradiol benzoate, Roche-Organon, Inc.
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Letter to Gabor B. Levy from Margaret Levy, June 20, 1942
- 1942-Jun-20
Letter to Gabor B. Levy (1913-1999) from his mother, Margaret Levy, who signs as "Suya." Margaret updates Gabor about family members in Sweden who are struggling due to food rationing.
Includes a handwritten note to…
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Chi-Ches-Ters Menstrual Pain Relief Tablets
- 1900s
Container of "Chi-Ches-ters" menstrual pain relief tablets, manufactured by Chichester Chemical Co.
Chichester Chemical Co. also manufactured "Pennyroyal Pills," which were marketed with language that subtly indicated…
- Manufacturer Chichester Chemical Co.
- Subject Analgesics, Drugs, Menstruation, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Women--Health and hygiene, Menstrual products
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3 items
Igloo Wrap cellophane
- 1900s
Blue and red cardboard box of "Igloo Wrap Brand" cellophane wrap, manufactured by Du Pont.
- Manufacturer E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company
- Subject E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Food--Storage, Food--Preservation, Plastic films
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Letter from from Clyde L. Herring to Ernst Berl, March 9, 1942
- 1942-Mar-09
Letter from Clyde L. Herring (1879-1945), U.S. Senator for Iowa and a member of the Senate Committee on Finance, thanking Ernst Berl (1877-1946) for sending a letter and article regarding explosions of ordnance plants.…
- Author Herring, Clyde L. (Clyde LaVerne), 1879-1945, United States. Department of State
- Addressee Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946
- Subject Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946, Knudsen, William S., 1879-1948, Herring, Clyde L. (Clyde LaVerne), 1879-1945, United States. Congress. Senate, World War (1939-1945), United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Finance
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Ernst Berl's application for federal employment, 1942
- 1942-Nov-30
Ernst Berl's (1877-1946) application for federal employment, completed November 30, 1942, while Berl was living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
- Contributor Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946
- Creator Of Work United States Civil Service Commission
- Subject Berl, Ernst, 1877-1946, United States Civil Service Commission, Civil service--Officials and employees
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American-Owned Properties in Enemy or Ally of Enemy Territory or Territory Controlled or Occupied by an Enemy or Ally of Enemy
- 1942-Mar-20
This March 1942 document by the United States Department of State reviews the United State's policy regarding property owned by American citizens in enemy territory during World War II.
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Letter from P. M. Robinson to Ernst Berl
- 1942-Oct-28
Letter from P. M. Robinson of the United States Office of Petroleum Coordination for War thanking Ernst Berl (1877-1946) for his suggestions regarding the utilization of waste agricultural products. Robinson adds that…
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AIChE slide rule pin
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers slide rule pin
- After 1900 – before 2004
Gold-plated pin for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AlChE). The pin is in the shape of a slide rule with the AIChE shield in the center and has a hinged clasp.
- Manufacturer L.G. Balfour Company
- Subject Brooches, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Collectibles
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Mint flavored cod liver oil
- 1940s
12 fl. oz bottle of Squibb Mint Flavored Cod Liver Oil. The back label explains that this cod liver oil is treated with carbon dioxide which extends its shelf life. Additionally, the label includes dosage and storage…
- Manufacturer E.R. Squibb & Sons
- Subject Cod-liver oil, Nutrition, Nutrition--Children, E.R. Squibb & Sons
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15 items
Acid Colors on Piece Goods
- After 1900 – before 1950
Sample book containing dyeing instructions and 54 mounted fabric swatches dyed with National Aniline & Chemical Company manufactured dyes. Consists of one cardboard leaf that folds out into 9 sections.
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Tailby-Nason's Mentho-Terpenol Pain Reliever
- After 1880 – before 1970
Blue glass bottle, stained by residue from its contents, with metal screw cap lid and white paper label. The topical ointment once held in this bottle was intended for pain relief. According to the label, the ointment…
- Creator Of Work Tailby-Nason Company
- Subject Analgesics, Drugs, Quacks and quackery, Tailby-Nason Company
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Lydia E. Pinkham's Sanative Wash
- After 1930 – before 1970
Glass bottle of "Lydia E. Pinkham" brand sanative wash.
Lydia E. Pinkham, née Estes, (1819-1883) was an American proprietor who commodified her homemade herbal-alcoholic supplements, claiming they could cure any…
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Lydia E. Pinkham Pills for Constipation
- After 1930 – before 1970
Bottle of "Lydia E. Pinkham" brand pills for constipation.
Lydia E. Pinkham, née Estes, (1819-1883) was an American proprietor who commodified her homemade herbal-alcoholic supplements, claiming they could cure any…
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Hamlin's Wizard Oil Liniment
- 1941 – 1946
A topical treatment intended for soothing muscular aches, minor strains and sprains, minor frost bites, mild sunburn, and non-venomous insect bites and stings. The liniment was first produced in 1861 in Chicago by…
- Creator Of Work Hamlin's Wizard Oil Company
- Subject Health products, Hamlin's Wizard Oil, Pharmaceutical chemistry, Drugs, Ointments, Pain medicine
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Postcard from Max and Marga Planck to Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach
- 1942-Aug-16
Postcard written from German Theoretical Physicist, Max Planck (1858-1947) and his wife, Marga Planck née von Hoesslin to German Nazi industrialist, Alfried Krupp (1907-1967).
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Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for Menopause and Menstruation
- After 1900 – before 1968
Lydia E. Pinkham brand "Vegetable Compound", containing extract of Piscidia Erythrina (Jamaica Dogwood), Asclepias Tuberosa (Pleurisy Root), Cimicifuga Racemosa (Black Cohosh), Vitamin B1, Dandelion, and other…
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Benzo Colours on Cotton Cloth
- 1900 – 1950
Sample book from the Bayer Company, Inc. — the North American extension of the German company, Farbenfabriken vorm. Friedrich Bayer & Co.—containing mounted dyed yarn and cotton thread samples. Bayer & Co. was the first…
- Creator Of Work Bayer Company, Inc.
- Publisher Bayer Company, Inc.
- Subject Dyes and dyeing, Farbenfabriken vorm. Friedrich Bayer & Co., Dyes and dyeing--Cotton
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United States Department of Justice Application for Certification of Identification
- 1942-Feb-18
Georg Bredig's (1868-1944) completed application for a United States certificate of identification. Document contains identifying information about Bredig, and a written statement with his reason for leaving Germany.
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Dye Laboratory
- After 1940 – before 1970
Black and white photograph showing the interior of a dye laboratory of the General Dyestuff Corporation, likely in Providence, Rhode Island.
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Diamond Blue-White fabric dye
- After 1935 – before 1942
Blue and white cardboard box with a small paper packet of powdered fabric dye. The dye is intended for use on white fabric to enhance the fabric's brightness and prevent yellowing.
Fabric dyes are charged,…
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Hobson's Tolu Balsam with Lobelia, Tartar Emetic and Chloroform
- After 1901 – before 1950
Box containing Dr. Hobson's "Tolu Balsam with Lobelia, Tartar Emetic, and Chloroform" cough syrup. According to the packaging, the use of this product is for the "relief of cough due to colds."
Brothers Henry and…
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Lydia E. Pinkham Menstrual Relief Tablets
- After 1882 – before 1968
Lydia E. Pinkham brand menstrual pain relief tablets, containing extract of Piscidia Erythrina (Jamaica Dogwood), Asclepias Tuberosa (Pleurisy Root), Glycyrrhiza (Licorice), and Ferrous Sulfate.
Lydia E. Pinkham, née…
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Letter from Ilse Wolfsberg to Max Bredig, May 2, 1942
- 1942-May-02
Ilse Wolfsberg updates Max Bredig (1902-1977) on her fiancé Fritz Hochwald's immigration case, which has been delayed due to difficulties in obtaining a Mexican visa. Wolfsberg also seeks Bredig's opinion on the matter.…
