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This digital collection features selected chemistry sets, molecular models, and science kits used for both instruction and play, all primarily from the mid-20th century. Some of these objects were previously on display in the Institute's museum as part of the Science at Play exhibition. Materials in this collection also include lecture notes, such as Louis Pasteur’s on stereochemistry, as well as letters between scientists concerning the state of scientific education.

Publications, Illustrations

Foot of Duck
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration depicting the foot of a duck from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of nature" to…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Birds, Ducks, Scientific illustration
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The Camel
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration of a camel from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of nature" to young readers,…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Mammals, Camels, Scientific illustration
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Part of the Inside of a Camel's Stomach, Showing the Water-cells
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration of part of the inside of a camel's stomach with view of the water-cells from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Mammals, Camels, Scientific illustration
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View on the Colorado River
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration depicting a view on the Colorado River from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Nature, Rivers, North America--Colorado River, Scientific illustration
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The Beginning of a Stream
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration depicting the beginning of a stream from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Nature, Rivers, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Stratus Clouds
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration of stratus clouds from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of nature" to young…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Clouds, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

An Alpine Glacier
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration of an alpine glacier from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of nature" to young…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Glaciers, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Dandelion Flowers and Leaves
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration of a dandelion flower and leaves from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of nature"…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Dandelions, Flowers, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Daisies
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration of daisies from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of nature" to young readers,…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Daisies, Flowers, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Garden Spider. Garden Spider Spinning Her Web
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustrations of a garden spider and web from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of nature" to…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Spiders, Arachnida, Insects, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

The House Spider and Web
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration of a house spider and web from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of nature" to…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Spiders, Arachnida, Insects, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Various Forms of Snow-crystals
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration depicting various forms of snow-crystals from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Snowflakes, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Daffodil
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration of a daffodil from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of nature" to young readers,…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Daffodils, Flowers
Publications, Illustrations

Wallflower
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration of a wallflower from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of nature" to young readers,…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Flowers, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

Caterpillar of Cabbage Butterfly
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration of a caterpillar of a white cabbage butterfly from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Caterpillars, Scientific illustration
Publications, Illustrations

White Cabbage Butterfly
- Part of Princess & Fairy, or, The Wonders of Nature
- 1899
Illustration of a white cabbage butterfly from the 1899 volume Princess & Fairy, or The Wonders of Nature. Through the personas of a princess and a fairy, the volume explains different so-called "wonders of nature" to…
- Author Martyn, Lily
- Publisher W. & R. Chambers Ltd.
- Subject Natural history, Children's literature, Science, Science--Study and teaching, Butterflies, Scientific illustration
Publications

Figure 44. Polyzoon. Figure 45. Section Through Brachiopod
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 44 and 45 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 44 depicts a polyzoon with its tentacles expanded. Figure 45 depicts a cross-section view of a brachiopod, showing anatomical peculiarities.

Designed to give…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Brachiopoda
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Figure 36. Portion of Tape-worm
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 36 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a portion of a tapeworm sampled from a human being.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and identifies the…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Tapeworms, Parasites
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Figure 76. Young Lobster
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 76 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a young lobster, showing the division of the body into head, thorax, and abdomen.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Scientific illustration, Zoology, Lobsters, Crustacea
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Figure 84. Pill-bug. Figure 85. Beach-flea
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 84 and 85 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 84 depicts a pill-bug, also known as a woodlouse. Figure 85 depicts a beach-flea.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Wood lice (Crustaceans), Talitridae, Crustacea
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Figure 81. Nauplius of Barnacle (Magnified). Figure 82. Acorn Barnacle. Figure 83. Goose Barnacle.
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 81, 82, and 83 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 81 depicts a barnacle (magnified) in the nauplius, i.e. first larval stage of development. Figure 82 depicts a trio of acorn barnacles. Figure 83.…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Barnacles, Acorn barnacles, Barnacle goose
Publications

Figure 101. Spring-tail (Enlarged)
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 101 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting a springtail (enlarged).

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and identifies the animals in two kingdoms of…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Insects, Collembola
Publications

Figure 123. Larva. Figure 124. Buffalo-bug
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 123 and 124 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 123 depicts the larval stage of a may-beetle or june-bug. Figure 124 depicts assorted views of a buffalo-bug.

Designed to give students an understanding of…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Invertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Insects, Larvae, Insects--Larvae, Buffalo-bug
Publications

Figure 150. Lamprey. Figure 151. Mouth of Lamprey
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figures 150 and 151 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology. Figure 150 depicts a lamprey with view of the nasal orifice. Figure 151 depicts the mouth of a lamprey.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Lampreys, Fishes
Publications

Figure 318. Skull of a Rodent
- Part of Popular Zoology
- 1887
Figure 318 of the 1887 volume Popular Zoology depicting the skull of a rodent.

Designed to give students an understanding of the animal worlds, Popular Zoology describes and identifies the animals in two kingdoms of…
- Author Steele, Joel Dorman, 1836-1886, Jenks, J. W. P. (John Whipple Potter), 1819-1894
- Publisher Chautauqua Press
- Subject Science--Study and teaching, Textbooks, Animals, Vertebrates, Zoology, Scientific illustration, Rodents, Mammals

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