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Perkin Mauve

Maker:
Perkin, William Henry  Search this
Measurements:
fabric strip: 7 in x 2 in; 17.78 cm x 5.08 cm
box: 1 in x 6 1/4 in x 11 in; 2.54 cm x 15.875 cm x 27.94 cm
overall; box: 1 3/8 in x 11 in x 6 1/4 in; 3.4925 cm x 27.94 cm x 15.875 cm
overall; glass, each: 4 3/16 in x 8 5/8 in x 1/8 in; 10.63625 cm x 21.9075 cm x .3175 cm
Object Name:
dyed fabric, sample
Date made:
1860
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. William J. Matheson
ID Number:
CH.318499
Catalog number:
318499
Accession number:
103216
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Medicine and Science: Chemistry
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-dfe5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_2344
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Peale, Rembrandt, "Notes of the Painting Room," Handwritten Volume

Collection Creator:
National Academy of Design (U.S.)  Search this
Container:
Box 66, Folder 2
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
circa 1837
Collection Restrictions:
This bulk of this collection is open for research. Access to original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
National Academy of Design records, 1817-2012. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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National Academy of Design records
National Academy of Design records / Series 18: Artist Files
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9e483e743-54c0-41f4-8748-8a204f9ed902
EDAN-URL:
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Alizarin Yellow G. Ind.

Measurements:
overall: 6.6 cm x 3.3 cm; 2 5/8 in x 1 5/16 in
Object Name:
Aniline Dye
Credit Line:
Gift of Ruth M. Heller
ID Number:
1999.0325.009
Accession number:
1999.0325
Catalog number:
1999.0325.009
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National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-e7d6-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1299946

Acid Fuchsin

Measurements:
overall: 7.7 cm x 4.2 cm; 3 1/16 in x 1 5/8 in
Object Name:
Aniline Dye
Credit Line:
Gift of Ruth M. Heller
ID Number:
1999.0325.007
Accession number:
1999.0325
Catalog number:
1999.0325.007
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National Museum of American History
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-e75a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1299947

Acid Fuchsin

Measurements:
overall: 6.6 cm x 3.3 cm; 2 5/8 in x 1 5/16 in
Object Name:
Aniline Dye
Credit Line:
Gift of Ruth M. Heller
ID Number:
1999.0325.008
Accession number:
1999.0325
Catalog number:
1999.0325.008
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-e01c-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1300084

[E. Howard Clock Watchclocks Ledger, Volume 1, book.]

Author:
E. Howard Clock Co.  Search this
Collection Creator:
Howard, Edward  Search this
E. Howard Clock Co.  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (Ink on paper, 10.3" x 7.6")
Container:
Box 16
Type:
Archival materials
Ledgers (account books)
Place:
Massachusetts -- 19th century
Boston (Mass.) -- 19th century
Date:
1904 January 16 - 1918 October 31
Scope and Contents:
Listing of clock serial numbers.
Collection Restrictions:
The collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Clock and watch making  Search this
Clock and watch makers  Search this
Clocks and watches  Search this
Genre/Form:
Ledgers (account books) -- 20th century
Collection Citation:
E. Howard Clock Company Records, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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E. Howard Clock Company Records
E. Howard Clock Company Records / Series 8: Clocks and Watchmans
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep80c90c867-6d9b-4b64-9a75-edfca4504eb5
EDAN-URL:
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.015, [Charles Francis Hall Expedition Diary Volume IV, First Expedition]

Author:
Hall, Charles Francis, 1821-1871  Search this
Collection Creator:
Field, Cyrus  Search this
Hall, Charles Francis, 1821-1871  Search this
Franklin, John, 1786-1847  Search this
Royal Geographic Society.  Search this
Everett, Edward, 1794-1865  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (9.5" x 12.2".)
Container:
Box 1, Folder 8
Type:
Archival materials
Diaries
Place:
Arctic regions -- Discovery and exploration
Date:
1860 November-1861 April
Local Numbers:
AC0702-0000005
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Explorers  Search this
Genre/Form:
Diaries -- 19th century
Collection Citation:
Charles Francis Hall Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution.
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Charles Francis Hall Collection
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep81599c1cd-3ee0-4a5b-aa13-429a7c1f9de0
EDAN-URL:
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Technology Review

Collection Creator:
Brooks, Arthur Raymond, 1895-1991  Search this
Container:
Box 10, Folder 17
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
November 1961
1961-05
1930-07
Scope and Contents:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, vol. 32, no. 8, July 1930; vol. 63, no. 7, May 1961; and vol. 64, no. 1, November 1961.
Collection Restrictions:
No restrictions on access
Collection Rights:
Material is subject to Smithsonian Terms of Use. Should you wish to use NASM material in any medium, please submit an Application for Permission to Reproduce NASM Material, available at Permissions Requests.
Collection Citation:
Arthur Raymond Brooks Collection, NASM.1989.0104, National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution.
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Arthur Raymond Brooks Collection
Arthur Raymond Brooks Collection / Series 1: Professional Materials / 1.8: Magazines
Archival Repository:
National Air and Space Museum Archives
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/pg288ce95ba-ac2d-47f0-b0ac-10a81731849a
EDAN-URL:
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Text Book of the Madam C. J. Walker Schools of Beauty Culture

Published by:
Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1906  Search this
Owned by:
Madam C.J. Walker, American, 1867 - 1919  Search this
Medium:
cardboard and cloth, ink on paper
Dimensions:
H x W: 9 1/4 x 6 5/16 x 5/8 in. (23.5 x 16 x 1.6 cm)
Type:
books
Place printed:
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
Place collected:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1940
Topic:
African American  Search this
Beauty schools  Search this
Black Enterprise  Search this
Business  Search this
Education  Search this
Social life and customs  Search this
Women  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of A'Lelia Bundles / Madam Walker Family Archives
Object number:
2013.153.1
Restrictions & Rights:
© 1940 The Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, Inc
Permission required for use. Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Documents and Published Materials-Published Works
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd53f059a32-2817-465d-9b3e-7b59a2839c04
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2013.153.1
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Myelochroa galbina (Ach.) Elix & Hale

Biogeographical Region:
78 - Southeastern U.S.A.  Search this
Collector:
C. C. Plitt  Search this
Microhabitat Description:
On tree trunk along path through woods  Search this
Place:
Coal tar cove, below indian camp coal tar cove, Anne Arundel, Maryland, United States, North America
Collection Date:
29 Aug 1906
Taxonomy:
Fungi Ascomycota Lecanoromycetes Lecanorales Parmeliaceae
Published Name:
Myelochroa galbina (Ach.) Elix & Hale
Parmelia tiliacea
Barcode:
00357630
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Botany
Bryophytes and Lichens
DC Flora
Data Source:
NMNH - Botany Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/36836354d-c8d3-499d-8ebd-51fbcf7aad42
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhbotany_2615545

Manuscripts and Published Articles

Collection Creator:
McCausland, Elizabeth, 1899-1965  Search this
Container:
Box 22, Folder 18
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
1938
Collection Restrictions:
Use of original papers requires an appointment and is limited to the Archives' Washington, D.C. Research Center. Contact Reference Services for more information.
Collection Rights:
The Archives of American Art makes its archival collections available for non-commercial, educational and personal use unless restricted by copyright and/or donor restrictions, including but not limited to access and publication restrictions. AAA makes no representations concerning such rights and restrictions and it is the user's responsibility to determine whether rights or restrictions exist and to obtain any necessary permission to access, use, reproduce and publish the collections. Please refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use for additional information.
Collection Citation:
Elizabeth McCausland papers, 1838-1995, bulk 1920-1960. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
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Elizabeth McCausland papers
Elizabeth McCausland papers / Series 7: Other Research and Writing Files / 7.2: Lewis Hine
Archival Repository:
Archives of American Art
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/mw9c3653fc3-c77b-4cb0-9ea1-f716db7e2cbe
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-aaa-mccaeliz-ref801
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Leo Baekeland Diary Volume 17

Author:
Baekeland, L. H. (Leo Hendrik), 1863-1944  Search this
Collection Creator:
Baekeland, L. H. (Leo Hendrik), 1863-1944  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (6.0" x 3.5")
Container:
Box 19, Folder 4
Type:
Archival materials
Diaries
Date:
1915 January 1-1915 July 8
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Family -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Diaries -- 20th century
Collection Citation:
Leo Baekeland Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Leo H. Baekeland Papers
Leo H. Baekeland Papers / Series 4: Diaries
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8a8256f5c-5ef2-487e-b9e7-8c7689b3a65b
EDAN-URL:
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Leo Baekeland Diary Volume 30

Author:
Baekeland, L. H. (Leo Hendrik), 1863-1944  Search this
Collection Creator:
Baekeland, L. H. (Leo Hendrik), 1863-1944  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (6.0" x 3.5")
Container:
Box 20, Folder 3
Type:
Archival materials
Diaries
Date:
1920 April 13-1920 October 16
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Family -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Diaries -- 20th century
Collection Citation:
Leo Baekeland Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Leo H. Baekeland Papers
Leo H. Baekeland Papers / Series 4: Diaries
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep835676d18-75f3-4027-80f7-6e9cdcbe4f59
EDAN-URL:
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Leo Baekeland Diary Volume 32

Author:
Baekeland, L. H. (Leo Hendrik), 1863-1944  Search this
Collection Creator:
Baekeland, L. H. (Leo Hendrik), 1863-1944  Search this
Extent:
1 Item (6.0" x 3.5")
Container:
Box 20, Folder 4
Type:
Archival materials
Diaries
Date:
1921 July 20-1921 November 29
Collection Restrictions:
Collection is open for research.
Collection Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Topic:
Family -- 20th century  Search this
Genre/Form:
Diaries -- 20th century
Collection Citation:
Leo Baekeland Papers, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Leo H. Baekeland Papers
Leo H. Baekeland Papers / Series 4: Diaries
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8fc99daed-7166-4bc9-a100-76018358537f
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Drug Case

Measurements:
overall: 5/8 in x 4 3/4 in x 2 1/8 in; 1.5875 cm x 12.065 cm x 5.3975 cm
Object Name:
Drug Kit, Sample
drug kit
medicine case, pocket
Date made:
before 1932
Credit Line:
Mr. Calvert L. Richardson
ID Number:
MG.M-14122
Catalog number:
M-14122
Accession number:
297970
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-5e7b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_724386
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Neville Company Coal-Tar Products, Pittsburgh

Series Creator:
Warshaw, Isadore, 1900-1969  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 21
Type:
Archival materials
Date:
undated
Series Restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Some items may be restricted due to fragile condition.
Series Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Series Citation:
Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Warshaw Collection of Business Americana Subject Categories: Chemicals
Warshaw Collection of Business Americana Subject Categories: Chemicals / Business Records, Marketing Material, and Other
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep89dd2ea57-5c63-42a0-b029-e271eb206b7d
EDAN-URL:
ead_component:sova-nmah-ac-0060-s01-01-chemicals-ref697

Citizens' Concrete Company, New Haven, Connecticut

Series Creator:
Warshaw, Isadore, 1900-1969  Search this
Container:
Box 1, Folder 5
Type:
Archival materials
Scope and Contents:
Dealer in Coal Tar Concrete
Series Restrictions:
Collection is open for research. Some items may be restricted due to fragile condition.
Series Rights:
Collection items available for reproduction, but the Archives Center makes no guarantees concerning copyright restrictions. Other intellectual property rights may apply. Archives Center cost-recovery and use fees may apply when requesting reproductions.
Series Citation:
Warshaw Collection of Business Americana, Archives Center, National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution
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Warshaw Collection of Business Americana Subject Categories: Concrete
Warshaw Collection of Business Americana Subject Categories: Concrete / 1: Manufacturers and Distributors
Archival Repository:
Archives Center, National Museum of American History
GUID:
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ep8876216d5-8e6b-42fe-b413-afb542cae4ac
EDAN-URL:
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Dr. R. B. Waite's Local Anesthetic Formula No. 2

Measurements:
overall: 3 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in x 1 1/2 in; 8.89 cm x 3.81 cm x 3.81 cm
Object Name:
anesthesia, novocain
Other Terms:
Pharmaceuticals; Drugs; Liquid
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Credit Line:
W. Harry Archer, D.D.S.
ID Number:
MG.M-07138
Catalog number:
M-07138
Accession number:
218892
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-658d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_731169
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Dr. R. B. Waite's Local Anaesthetic

Maker:
Antidolor Manufacturing Company, Inc.  Search this
Measurements:
overall as stored: 4 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in x 5 1/4 in; 11.43 cm x 8.255 cm x 13.335 cm
Object Name:
anesthesia
procaine
pharmaceutical
Other Terms:
Pharmaceuticals; Drugs
Credit Line:
W. Harry Archer, D.D.S.
ID Number:
MG.M-07136
Catalog number:
M-07136
Accession number:
218892
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-6592-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_731174
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It is a Hooking-Up of Molecules, Page 93 from Fortune

Designer:
Herbert Bayer, (American, born Austria, active Germany and USA, 1900–1985)  Search this
Client:
Fortune, New York, New York, USA  Search this
Medium:
Offset lithograph on paper
Dimensions:
35.2 × 28.5 cm (13 7/8 × 11 1/4 in.)
Type:
graphic design
Print
Object Name:
Print
Made in:
New York, NY, USA
Published in:
New York, NY, USA
Designed in:
New York, NY, USA
Date:
June 1942
Credit Line:
Museum purchase with funding provided by the Buddy Taub Foundation, Dennis A. Roach and Jill Roach Directors
Accession Number:
2016-54-360
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq4b2d1e734-32e0-46c0-837b-4ddd1203316b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_2016-54-360
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