Photographs
c. 1960
A photograph of a man and woman drinking gin martinis, taken by Zoltan Glass, c. 1960. The woman wears a matching dress and hooded coat and holds roses, the man wears evening dress. In front of the couple is a prominently displayed bottle of Booth's gin.
Domestic Appliances
1959
"Prestcold Packaway" electric refrigerator, Type 301, serial no. 137549, by the Pressed Steel Company Limited, Oxford, 1959
Radio Communication
1960
Pam 710 transistor receiver, introduced in 1956. Complete Pam 710 receiver created by Pye Ltd, Cambridge, England.
Public Health & Hygiene
1965
Poster carrying the message, 'It doesn't pay to smoke…why risk your health for cigarettes', illustrated with an image of a burning £1 note, produced for the Ministry of Health by the Central Office of Information, London, England, c.1965.
1957-1965
Poster featuring an illustration of a cigarette the smoke from which spells out the word 'Cancer', probably produced by the Central Council for Health Education, London, England, c.1957-1965.
Farnborough
about 1960
Wing model used by Mr W E Gray in the RAE 24 foot wind tunnel during investigation of the Concorde wing shape, by Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, 1960-1970
Collection of 37 various wing models used by Mr W E Gray in the RAE 24 foot wind tunnel during investigation of the Concorde wing shape, by Royal Aircraft Establishment, Farnborough, Hampshire, England, 1960-1970
Television
1966-1967
Philips T-Vette dual standard portable monochrome television receiver, 1966-1967. Battery (external 12 volt) or mains-use portable receiver.
Laboratory Medicine
1957-1963
'Clinitest' urine testing kit, in brass-bound mahogany case, by Ames, Nuffield House, Piccadilly, London, W1, England, 1957-1963.
Astronomy
1957 (original); 1961 (model)
Model (scale 1:200) of Jodrell Bank Radio Telescope.
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
1960-1970
Transducer for uterine contractions, by Hewlett Packard, 1960-1970.
Locarte amino acid analyser, English, c.1965
Computing & Data Processing
Mullard 10 pin 100 kcs circuit block 2.IA B8 940 02 (yellow), with plastic pin cover. 1965
Surgery
1967
Prototype version of the Dobbie bone saw for use in hip replacement, 1966-7, engraved X3A 1967. Developed by Mr A K Dobbie.
Experimental Chemistry
1957-1959
Model showing the structure of vitamin B12
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
1958-1962
Metal container, with 12x100mg of Distaval Forte tablets (thalidomide), by The Distillers Co. Ltd., 1958-1962
2 metal containers, each containing 12x100mg of Distaval Forte tablets (thalidomide), by The Distillers Co. Ltd., 1958-1962
Metal container containing 12x100mg of Distaval Forte tablets (thalidomide), by The Distillers Co. Ltd., 1958-1962
Cinematography
1964
Tom and Jerry animation drawing showing Jerry being hit by a rock.
Space Technology
1968
Apollo 11 laser retro-reflector - full size model
Mathematics
c.1960
`Baby Calculator' stylus adding device by Glenview, Illinois, USA, c. 1960. With suede pouch and steel selector
1960s
Silver gelatin photograph by Gerry Cranham. Image shows an unidentified driver on a Formula One circuit in the 1960s. Photographer's stamp on verso.
1963-03-29
A photograph entitled 'The Goons are back', taken by A Tanner in March 1963 for the Daily Herald.
1960-12-29
A photograph of a Trans-Pennine train leaving Manchester station, taken in December 1960 by White for the Daily Herald.
1960-05-25
A photograph of six dancing girls relaxing on the roof of the London Palladian, taken in May 1960 by Ron Burton for the Daily Herald. The girls were taking time out between rehearsals for the show 'Stars in Your Eyes'.
1962-11-25
A photograph entitled 'Youth unemployment in Milford Haven', taken in November 1962 by Stephens for the Daily Herald. The photograph shows a young man, Tony Poulton, day dreaming over a book called 'The Boy Electrician'.
Cryostat by Bright Instrument Company, 1960-1975 used at the Department of Molecular Endocrinology, University College, for various work including immunology and molecular biology
c. 1963
A photograph of the seafront at Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, taken around 1963 by an unknown photographer for the Daily Herald. The photograph shows holiday-makers sitting on the beach, with the rollercoaster on the pier in the background.
Time Measurement
1965-1970
Representative sample of the equipment used for maintaining the Greenwich Time Service from about 1965 to 1990 comprising six racks of electronic equipment, two end doors, five rear doors, three covers, printer and sign
1962-03-16
A photograph of young fans watching Birmingham City v Aston Villa, taken in March 1962 by Terry Fincher for the Daily Herald.
1963-01-23
A photograph of Elizabeth Taylor (b. 1927) leaving the London Clinic, taken in January 1963 by Randle for the Daily Herald.
c. 1959
HMV monochrome television receiver, Model 1892, manufactured about 1959. The set has a 13 channel tuner which also includes VHF radio. The cabinet is made from a single piece of veneered steamed plywood.
1960-12-30
A photograph of Walter Hesketh (1930-2007) and his two children Carol and Christopher, taken in December 1960 by Roland Hicklin for the Daily Herald.
October 1960
Copy of the magazine 'American Cinematographer', October 1960 including an article about the Rank Travelling Matte process (pages 598, 599, 600, 616 and 618).
Hand and Machine Tools
c.1969
Folding joiner's bench, the fore runner of the 'workmate' bench;c1969
Glass Technology
slab of cast glass, 12" x 8" x 1", 1968
Plastic aircraft kit and box. Pan Am Jumbo Jet Boeing 747, unassembled, by Aurora, 1968. (Victoria & Albert Museum number Misc 584-1990).
1957
Katharometer, designed by W.Stuve, c. 1957
1970
Two dishes in blue (Co-Cu) glass, c. 1970
Gas Industry
Manual titled: ‘Electronic Supervisory System- West Sole Gasfield, Handbook No. 116, Volume 3’, associated with the telemetry system of the West Sole A Platform, by Serck Controls Systems Division, England, 1960-1970
Printing & Writing
Model 48 Linotype composing machine, c. 1957, with distributor keyway and eight matrices
1960-1969
Double spindle grinding machine, Plant No.3414, made by Wolf Electric Tools Ltd., London, England, 1960-1969. Part of the equipment used in the production system for Monotype matrices.
Telecommunications
1963-1966
One of three "Ericofon" telephones, c.1963.
Plastics and Modern Materials
Single Impression mould used in the injection moulding of a Tupperware "Mix-n-stor" container. Late 1960s. Provided with an example of the plastic jug injected in the mould.
c. 1962
Hasbro 'Think-A-Tron' electronic question and answer computer, by Hassenfeld Brothers, Inc. Central Falls, Rhode Island, USA, ca. 1962.
Motive Power
Four-stroke diesel engine, Type IHD4, made by Crossley Brothers Ltd, Manchester, c.1960. Used at the Tameside Collecge of Technology for testing different engine loads.
Ophthalmology
Leather Schoular occluder for attachment to spectacles, 1970
Model of Vostok 1, scale 1:24.
Ten 2ml injection cartridges of Streptolin '50' streptomycin sulphate in original packaging with leaflet, by Glaxo Laboratories Ltd., Greenford, Middlesex, England, 1964.
