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Universal valve tester by Bittorf & Funke, Model R

Electronic Components

1940-1949

Universal valve tester by Bittorf & Funke, Model RPG4, 1940-49.

'ESO' chloroform apparatus, Oxford, England, 1945

Anaesthesiology

1945

"E.S.O." chloroform apparatus with steel case and khaki satchel, designed by Nuffield Department of Anaesthetics for parachute troops in World War Two, made by Longworth Scientific Instrument Co., 1945

Bimetallic actinograph Mk III, by E.R.I.C. Ltd of

Meteorology

1949

Bimetallic actinograph Mk III, by E.R.I.C. Ltd of Acton, 1949

Suturing machine, United States, 1943

Surgery

1943

Singer U.S.A. suturing machine, boxed and in leatherette case with leaflet. Made in 1943.

Sample of serotonin creatinine sulphate, United States, 1948

Biochemistry

1947-1948

Serotonin creatinine sulphate I sample prepared by Maurice Rapport, 1947-1948

Aneurin Bevan at Park Hospital

Photographs

06 July 1948

Daily Herald photograph showing Minister of Health Aneurin Bevan at Park Hospital, Davyhulme, near Manchester. He is shown meeting with 13-year-old Sylvia Beckenham, the first NHS patient.

St Paul's Cathedral

Photographs

c. 1943

A Dufaycolor colour transparency of St Paul's Cathedral in London, taken by an unknown photographer in about 1943.

STC 4035 microphone

Television

c.1950

STC 4035 moving coil microphone with wind guard present on front, Ser. No. 123, c.1950.

STC 4035 Microphone

Television

c.1950

STC 4035 Microphone, Ser. No. 219, c.1950.

Britannic Calculating Machine

Collection Unassigned

c. 1940

Britannic Guy's Calculating machine, made in England. Includes metal base plate but no cover. Base includes maker's name plate for The Muldivo Calculating Machine Co. Ltd.

Ferranti Model 11 Clock

Time Measurement

1947

Ferranti Ltd model 11 electric mantel clock, c.1947.

Nephoscope in case, by F.Barker & Son (1932) Ltd.,

Meteorology

1942

Nephoscope in case, by F.Barker & Son (1932) Ltd., c.1942.

Original packaging for the L.G. Hawkins 'Supreme' Electric Hair Dryer

Domestic Appliances

1947-1949

Original packaging for the L.G. Hawkins 'Supreme' Electric Hair Dryer, by L G Hawkins and Company Limited, England, 1947-1949

Dog amongst men's legs

Photographs

c. 1945

Colour transparency of a terrier sat at the feet of three men, taken by Photographic Advertising Limited, c. 1945. One man stands whilst to men are seated, all showing their patterned socks.

Train driver

Photographs

1940-01-30

A photograph of a driver in the cab of a steam locomotive, taken by Tomlin for the Daily Herald newspaper on 30 January, 1940. Driver Mr Bailey is photographed in the cab of a London Midland Scottish express train. This photograph is one of a series taken to illustrate a Dudley Barker feature story on workers in wartime.

Welsh miner

Photographs

1940-01-28

A photograph of William, a South Wales miner, taken by Tomlin for the Daily Herald newspaper on 28 January, 1940. William is pictured in his home - still wearing a flat cap and overcoat - reading a newspaper in front of the fire. This photograph is one of a series taken to illustrate a Dudley Barker feature story on workers in wartime.

London taxi driver

Photographs

1940-01-08

A photograph of J W Simmons, a London taxi driver, taken by George Roper for the Daily Herald newspaper on 8 January, 1940.

Shipyard workers

Photographs

1940-01-08

A photograph of workers in the Swan Hunter shipyard on Tyneside, taken by Bishop Marshall for the Daily Herald newspaper on 8 January, 1940.

Women on stage

Photographs

1940-01-05

A photograph of women on stage in their underwear at the Comedy Theatre in London, taken by Saidman for the Daily Herald newspaper on 5 January, 1940.

Train driver

Photographs

1940-01-30

A photograph of the driver of a steam locomotive leaning out of his cab, taken by Tomlin for the Daily Herald newspaper on 30 January, 1940. Driver Mr Bailey stands in the cab of a London Midland Scottish express train.This photograph is one of a series taken to illustrate a Dudley Barker feature story on workers in wartime.

battery pack and vibrator pack for "S-phone" transceiver, 1942-1945

Radio Communication

1942-1945

Battery pack and vibrator pack for "S-phone" type 13/Mk IV personal portable UHF transmitter/receiver, designed by Charles Bovill, unknown maker, British, 1942-1945

Mill worker

Photographs

1940-01-21

A photograph of a mill worker, taken by Bishop Marshall for the Daily Herald newspaper on 21 January, 1940. This mill worker, dressed in overalls, stands barefoot at a large loom. This photograph is one of a series taken to illustrate a Daily Herald feature story by Dudley Barker on workers in wartime.

Designer with clothing dolls

Photographs

1945-09-11

A photograph of a French designer with a number of dolls dressed in the latest fashions, taken by Bishop Marshall for the Daily Herald newspaper on 11 September, 1945.

Liverpool skyline, with the Anglican Cathedral in the distance

Photographs

1950-02-21

A photograph of the skyline of Liverpool, with the Anglican Cathedral in the distance, taken in February 1950 by F Greaves for the Daily Herald.

Connector for radio equipment, 1942-1946

Radio Communication

1942-1946

Connector, 6 point, for use with Wireless Set No. 19, unknown maker, British, 1942-1946

Marconiphone Loudspeaker Cabinet

Radio Communication

1940-1950

Type 130 mains-powered moving coil loudspeaker in cabinet case, made by Marconiphone Co. Ltd, 1945.

Casartelli Thermometer

Scientific Instruments & Research

1940-1950

Laboratory thermometer by Casartellli with case.

Sailor with a bunch of bananas

Photographs

1945-12-12

A photograph of a sailor with a bunch of bananas, taken by Smith for the Daily Herald newspaper on 12 December, 1945.

Women sewing flags

Photographs

1945-04-03

A photograph of women sewing flags, taken by Greaves for the Daily Herald newspaper on 3 April, 1945. These women are at work in a South London factory.

Mullard ECC35 Thermionic Valve

Electronic Components

1942-1950

A Mullard double triode valve, type ECC35.

Demonstration models for sapphire stylus preparation

Television

1948

Large-scale demonstration models for sapphire stylus preparation.

Baird Townsman television receiver

Television

c. 1949

Baird Townsman console television receiver, serial number T2925, with instruction manual, 1949

J H Naylor Ltd. McLuckie Metha

Coal Mining

c. 1950

J H Naylor Ltd. McLuckie Methanometer, c. 1950

Deborah Kerr Has Day Off

Photographs

03 July 1941

Vintage gelatin silver contact print sheet. Daily Herald photograph for Weekly Illustrated. Image shows actress Deborah Kerr at Denham Studios while filming "Hatter's Castle".

punched card sensor calibration plate

Computing & Data Processing

1946

Punched card sensor calibration plate c. 1946, punched card calibration plate c. 1946 (2 pieces)

Factory workers, India

Photographs

1944

Silver gelatin copy print made ca.1970s. Photograph by Sir Cecil Beaton of workers using sewing machines in a factory in India, 1944.

Electric mantle clock, Smith's 'Sectric'. 200/250V

Domestic Appliances

c. 1940

Electric mantle clock, Smith's 'Sectric'. 200/250V, 50 hertz. Made in England, c. 1940.

Kodamatic Camera

Photographic Technology

1940-1945

Kodak No. 1 Kodamatic 35mm camera in case.

Balloon theodolite MkII by E.R. Watts and Son

Meteorology

1943

Balloon theodolite MkII by E.R. Watts and Son, 1943, maker's no.26674, M.D. no.839/43, complete, in fitted box, 30 x 27 x 24cm

Boys in a temple courtyard, India

Photographs

1944

Silver gelatin copy print made ca.1970s. Photograph by Sir Cecil Beaton of boys in a temple courtyard, India.

Arab woman teaches children to read and write, Jerusalem

Photographs

1945-12-13

A photograph of an Arab woman teaching children in Jerusalem, taken in 1945 by Jack Esten for the Daily Herald. The children are being taught in an Arab women's voluntary club, the teacher insisted on having her back to the camera.

Magneto safety lamp relighter

Coal Mining

1950

Magneto safety lamp relighter made by the Protector Lamp and Lighting Co. Ltd, Eccles, 1950

Met Office marine barograph MkI. Ref no.966, ser.n

Meteorology

1950

Met Office marine barograph MkI. Ref no.966, ser.no.5043/50, date 1950

Smokebox ring, Southern Railway

Locomotives and Rolling Stock Components

1941

Smokebox Ring, Southern Railway, "SOUTHERN EASTLEIGH 1941", brass, painted red, as used on Merchant Navy class locos.

Cine-Kodak Special II Camera

Cinematography

1950

Cine-Kodak Special II camera. 16mm camera for 100 foot reels. Two-lens turret, with two lenses; Kodak Cine Ektar lens F:25mm f/1.4 Serial No RE 301; Kodak Cine Ektar lens F:15mm f/2.5, Serial No RM 1094. Clockwork drive 8-6 fps, single frame; 8 and 1 frame shafts; backwind; totally closing adjustable shutter; frame and footage counters; critical reflex focusing behind lens; swing-over tube for viewing from camera rear; folding optical frame finder; detachable, interchangeable film magazines. Eastman Kodak.

Aneurin Bevan visits East Glamorgan Hospital

Photographs

19 January 1948

Daily Herald photograph showing Aneurin Bevan with Mrs Dilys Simister, when he visited the wards after opening the new East Glamorgan Hospital at Church Village.

Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier at Roehampton

Photographs

31 May 1949

Daily Herald contact sheet print by Jones titled 'Theatrical Garden Party at Roehampton', dated 31 May 1949. Image shows Vivien Leigh and Laurence Olivier at the Theatrical Garden Party in aid of The Actors' Orphanage.

Woman in ballgown

Photographs

c. 1950

A dye transfer print photograph of a woman wearing a silver grey ball gown, taken by an unknown photographer, c. 1950. The woman wears elbow-length gloves and a pearl necklace.

Phonic motor type N-6 100v high power, no 182422,

Telecommunications

1950

Phonic motor type N-6 100v high power, no 182422, by Muirhead and Co. Ltd., November 1950

headboard - norfolkman

Locomotives and Rolling Stock Components

1948

Headboard, British Railways (Eastern Region), "The Norfolkman", polished letters on blue background with crests of London and Norwich, between London Liverpool St., Norwich Thorpe, Cromer and Sheringham, 1948-1962.