Photographic Technology
c. 1961
Tessina camera. Subminiature camera for 35mm film 14 x 21mm. Coated tessinon lens F: 25mm f 2.8-22. 2 blade shutter 2/4/8/15/30/60/125/250/500/B/X/F/M flash synchronisation. Coaxial socket. Clockwork motor for automatic wind on. Reflex focusing viewfinder, adjustable to 1 foot, depth of field indicator. Collapsing sports finder, optical type. Film at right angle to optical path of lens. Pictures taken via surface of a silvered mirror. With wrist strap. Manufactured by Concava AG, Switzerland. c.1961
Optics
1968
'A model of a Penrose staircase' by May and Baker Ltd., Dagenham, Greater London, England, 1968
Heating, Cooling and Ventilation
1979
Solar-Thermal Panel by InterTechnology/Solar Corporation, 1979, installed on the roof of the White House by President Jimmy Carter. This is a flat plate solar collector, which uses the sun’s energy to heat water, reducing the need for boiler use. Sun light shines onto an absorber plate, where it is heated and transferred to water passing behind.
Computing & Data Processing
1973
Hewlett-Packard 46 electronic desktop printing calculator, with operating manual, power lead and plastic carrying case HP
Domestic Appliances
c. 1964
Child's 'Hoovermatic' twin tub washing machine, made by The Chad Valley Co. Ltd., ca. 1964. (Victoria & Albert Museum number Misc 1036:1-1992).
Therapeutics
1960-1970
Hypodermic syringe, 1ml, for insulin, glass and chrome plated metal, by Everett, England, 1960-1970
Psychology, Psychiatry & Anthropometry
1974
Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children, revised (WISC-R); consisting of a battery of subtest items; revised British version published by NFER Publishing in 1976; used by the Department of Psychology, Alder Hey Hospital, Liverpool, c. 1976-2000.
1972-1977
Two Intel 8008 microprocessor chips plus silicon wafer and two Intel 8080 microprocessor chips plus silicon wafer, Intel, United States, 1972-1977
Materia Medica & Pharmacology
Ampoules, 6, of progesterone in original carton, by Organon Laboratories Ltd., Brettenham House, London, WC2, England, 1960-1970.
1975-1980
Renal dialysis machine made by Lucas Medical Equipment and donated to the Churchill Hospital, Oxford, 1980, England, Electral House, Neasden Lane
Surgery
Vitallium bone plate, made by Howmedica UK Ltd, late 1970s.
1967
'Tru Life' breast form, slightly flattened, owned by Mrs Shilling (the first person to receive a breast implant in Britain, in 1967), with instruction sheet, by S.H. Camp and Company, Jackson, Michigan, 1967, 100% nylon
Public Health & Hygiene
1980
"Med-E-Jet" inoculation gun, in carrying case, by Med-E-Jet Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio, 1980
Cinematography
1964
Tom and Jerry animation drawing showing Jerry being hit by a rock.
Aeronautics
1977
Souvenir lump of rock on stand, from the Irish bog where John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown landed in Ireland; presented to Manchester Airport by Aer Rianta.
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Keilland obstetrical forceps, stainless steel, by Downs Surgical Ltd., England, 1979
Space Technology
Model of Vostok 1, scale 1:24.
1973-1978
Ultrasonic foetal heart monitor, model D205, by Sonicaid Ltd., England, 1973-1978
Section of Boeing 747 (cut from 747-SR-46 supplied to Japan Air Lines 21/12/73)
1965-1974
Gamic appliance (urethra plug), with instructions, in original carton, by Gamic Genetic Laboratories, English, available in 1970
Photographs
1962-08-02
A photograph of Chinese seamen playing mahjong in a seamen's hostel in Liverpool, taken in August 1962 by Ralph for the Daily Herald.
Electricity Supply
c.1960
Model of Associated Electrical Industries (AEI) transformer group. Made by Severn lamb Ltd around 1960.
One of two cartons of dried smallpox vaccine, each containing one ampoule of 25 doses, by the Lister Institute, Elstree, England, 1979. Contains ampoule of dried vaccine, liquid for mixing this with before use, and packaging consisting of box, one aluminium strip and instruction manual.
Radio Communication
1963-1965
Two Pye Bantam radio telephone sets together with a separate chassis (less crystals), made by Pye Telecommunication Limited, Cambridge, England, 1963-1965
1965-1969
Poster with an anti-smoking message, illustrated with a cartoon male figure and accompanied by the words 'Why not start a new trend and be a non-smoker', based on a design by Doris Weston, winner of a school's competition, produced by the Central Council for Health Education, London, England, c.1965-1969.
Astronomy
Working model of one of the three steerable paraboloidal aerials of the Cambridge University 5000 feet radio telescope. On a board 28"x18"; diameter of bowl 23". The telescope, also known as the One Mile Telescope, used Earth-rotation aperture synthesis techniques developed by Martin Ryle.
Orthopaedics
Tap turning tool steel with wooden handle, for use by arthritics, English, 1980
Railway Models
1960
Model diesel-electric locomotive, scale 1/24, Sudan Railways `1000 class 1850hp Co-Co, prototype built by Vulcan Foundry, 1960 model built by Showcroft, England, c.1960.
Time Measurement
1978
Starburst LCD Analogue watch by Texas Instruments, the first analogue watch without moving parts, introduced in 1978. Transferred from temporary inventory no.TN7
Road Transport
c.1967
Lucas type WFT 576 fog lamp, c. 1967, fitted with Osram no.323 12 volt, 48 watt pre-focus bulb, size 5.5" diameter overall, rear fitting
Weighing & Measuring
Spring postal balance (33P) with dial scale by George Salter and Company, Birmingham, England, 1960.
Heat Engines (non steam)
1964-1970
Dorman 4DAT diesel engine, sectioned.
Oceanography
1976
Expendable bathythermograph probe temperature recorder, by The Sippican Corporation, Massachusetts, USA, 1976
1960-1965
Electric refrigerator, made by Frigidaire.
Gas Industry
Demonstration Parkinson Cowan gas meter, 1977.
Science Teaching
1963
Oertling chain-dial balance model No.J10 serial No.12875, capacity 250g, complete with weights from 100g to 1g, total 250g, and tweezers in swing-out drawer in base, in an oversized fully-glazed wooden case. (The chain-dial reads 0 to 0.9g by 0.1g, and the swing of the pointer is calibrated 0 to 0.1g by 0.01g.)
Printing & Writing
Silver Reed 2500SL Portable Electric Typewriter by Silver Seiko Ltd, Japan, c. 1980, with plastic cover, in a plastic carrying case
Coal Mining
C.1960
Electric lamp, Victor Bulkhead Roadway, coal mining.
1976 (original)
Model 1:2 Viking Mars Lander (1976)
Telecommunications
c.1970
Collection of Post Office Telegram equipment and archive material.
Voigtlander Bessa 1 camera in case with accessories, including a Ferrania micro lamp, instruction booklet, flash unit in box and filter in box.
1964-07-12
Photograph contact sheet titled 'Elephant goes drinking'. Caption on back reads: 'Frances the six year old elephant goes in the Bath Hotel, Great Yarmouth, for a pint of bitter'.
Radiomedicine
"Emisonic 4264" hand-held revolving ultrasound transducer assembly, by Nuclear Enterprises Ltd., Edinburgh, 1979
CDC 6600 Super Computer made by Control Data Limited, United States, 1968
Ferranti Ltd model FM electric meter, 1960
Kodak Brownie Vecta camera in case, made by Kodak Limited.
1969-1970
Ross cardiovascular snare, chrome alloy head, possibly USA, 1969-1970
Industrial Chemistry
1970
Veno’s Cough mixture. Card box containing labelled glass bottle with metal lid.
Navigation
1971
Decca Navigator receiver Mk21 and display unit
Motive Power
1965
Demonstration model steam engine.
