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Philips 'Savvy' mobile telephone, 1999-2003

Telecommunications

1999-2003

Philips "Savvy" (TCD128) mobile phone, manufactured by Philips, France, 1999-2003

Packet of 20 Death cigarettes, London, England, 1999

Smoking

1999

Packet of 20 Death cigarettes, labelled: 'Manufacturer's advice: Cigarettes are addictive and debilitating. If you don't smoke, don't start. Death is a responsible way to market a legally available consumer product which kills people when used exactly as intended. Death cigarettes: For an honest smoke', made in the EC under the authority of The Enlightened Tobacco Company Plc, London, c.1999.

Philips TCD308 mobile telephone, 1997-2001

Telecommunications

1997-2001

Philips Cellnet 'Diga' TCD308 mobile phone, made by Philips, France, 1997. CN: VYP09902E04442

Nokia 1011 mobile telephone, 1992-1994

Telecommunications

1992-1994

Nokia 1011 mobile phone, manufactured by Nokia, Germany, 1992-1994. An example of the first mass produced phone to be available for use on the GSM digital mobile networks.

Bosch 509e mobile telephone, 1999-2003

Telecommunications

1999-2003

Bosch 509e mobile phone, sold for exclusive use on the Orange network, manufactured by Bosch, Denmark, 1999-2003

'Ngetwa 3' herbal medicine

Ethnography and Folk Medicine

2005

Packet of Ngetwa herbal medicine for 'the treatment of many diseases', Kyela, Tanzania, 2005

Solar panel made by BP Solar Systems

Electricity Supply

Around 2006

Solar panel made by BP Solar Systems Ltd. In Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.

Packet of 20 Marlboro Lights, Filter Cigarettes, k

Smoking

1999

Packet of 20 Marlboro Lights, Filter Cigarettes, king size, in a soft packet, made for Marlboro in the EU under authority of Philip Morris Products Inc., Richmond, VA, USA, 1999.

computer mouse prototype, 1963 (replica)

Computing & Data Processing

2011

Replica of original computer mouse prototype designed by Douglas Englebert in 1963 and patented in 1970, made by the Stanford Research Institute, California, United States, 2011.

Packet of 'Sweet Afton' Fine Cut hand rolling toba

Smoking

1999

Packet of 'Sweet Afton' Fine Cut hand rolling tobacco, named after Robert Burns' ballad 'Afton Water', sealed inside multi-laminate pouch for freshness, made by P.J. Carroll and Co. Ltd, Ireland, c.1999.

Motorola 'GSM flare' mobile telephone, 1995

Telecommunications

1995

Motorola GSM flare mobile phone, type 6200, made by Motorola, British, 1995. Pack no. S4647BBBB

Thalomid (thalidomide) capsules

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1999

THALOMID (TM) (thalidomide) in blister pack marketed for use in treating leprosy, HIV infection and some cancers under strictly controlled conditions.

Technics SL-1210 Mk2 mode quartz synthesizer direct-drive turntable

Sound Reproduction

1999

Technics SL-1210 Mk2 mode quartz synthesizer direct-drive turntable: one of two, by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Osaka, Japan, 1999. The Technics SL-1210 Mk2 mode quartz synthesizer direct-drive turntable would normally operate as a pair: both connected to the amplifier and speakers through a cross-fader. This is to mix the outputs of two separate soundtracks, a procedure which is the foundation of 'mixing'.

'Super sex cap merpati' herbal capsules

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

c2010

‘Super sex cap merpati’ herbal capsules sachet ‘for women only’ to enhance female sexual function, purchased in Ghana, unknown manufacturer, c2010.

Alcatel 'One Touch Easy' mobile telephone, 1998-2002

Telecommunications

1998-2002

Alcatel One Touch Easy mobile phone, manufactured by Alcatel, Europe, 1998-2002

Motorola 'Timeport' L7089 mobile telephone, 1999-2002

Telecommunications

1999-2002

Motorola L7089 mobile phone, manufactured by Motorola, British, 1999-2002. The first tri-band model that could be used on GSM system in USA and Europe

Metropolitan Police equipment belt

Public Health & Hygiene

1995-1999

Equipment belt issued to Metropolitan Police officers, UK, in the late 1990s, consisting of a webbing belt, pouches for baton, cs spray canister, handcuffs and documents, one inert cs incapacitant spray canister, one gravity-friction-lock baton, one pair of Hiatt Quickcuffs and key and one personal protection kit containing gloves, decontaminant wipes and disposal bag in pouch.

Packet of 20 Capstan Navy Cut, Full Strength cigar

Smoking

1999

Packet of 20 Capstan Navy Cut, Full Strength cigarettes, no filter, orange packet, 'made of fine Virginia tobacco', made by W.D. & H.O. Wills, c.1999.

Hutchinson 'Rabbit' mobile telepoint telephone, 1993

Telecommunications

1993

'Rabbit' mobile telepoint telephone, made by Hutchison Personal Communications Limited, 1993

Packet of 12? Gudang Garam 'International' kretek

Smoking

1999

Packet of 12? Gudang Garam 'International' kretek (clove) cigarettes, no filters, made by P.T. Gudang Garam, Indonesia, c.1999.

Wool jumper, knitted from 'Dolly': the first cloned cell animal

Biotechnology

1998

Jumper knitted from the first fleece of the sheep named 'Dolly' which was the first animal to be born as a result of cloning an adult cell. Design by the winner of a competition 'Do a Design for Dolly'

Electronic talking 'Lovable Bear'

Domestic Appliances

1999

Electronic talking 'Lovable Bear' child's toy, with speech synthesiser, in packaging, 1999

Nintendo Game Boy Pocket, model MGB-001

Computing & Data Processing

1996

Nintendo Game Boy Pocket, model MGB-001.

Nintendo Game Boy Color, model CGB-001

Computing & Data Processing

1998

Nintendo Game Boy Color, model number CGB-001.

Pace TDS850NB HD satellite receiver for Sky+ HD, 2008

Television

2008

Pace Sky+ HD satellite receiver, manufactured for Pace plc, Europe, 2008. It includes Sky+ functionality and a built in HD video recorder.

Packet of 20 Silk Cut Super Low cigarettes, king s

Smoking

1999

Packet of 20 Silk Cut Super Low cigarettes, king size, made by Benson and Hedges, Old Bond Street, London, W1, 1999.

Super Generation Love pills

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

c2010

Super Generation Love pills (faux herbal Viagra) to enhance male sexual function, purchased in Ghana, made by America Partner Biotechnology Co Ltd, c2010. Apparently contains Oryzanol, Strychnine, L-dopa etc.

'Digit Al' soft toy, 2008

Television

2008

'Digit Al' doll, designed by Abbot Mead Vickers BDDO, unknown maker, 2008. Produced to promote the digital television switchover.

Arrow Spyce mountain bicycle, 1997

Road Transport

1997

Arrow Spyce, cross country mountain bicycle, Villiger AG, Switzerland, 1997.

cassette player

Sound Reproduction

1995

'Walkman' personal cassette player made by the Sony Corporation, Malaysia, 1995.

Siemens 'C35i' mobile telephone, 2000-2003

Telecommunications

2000-2003

Siemens C35i WAP mobile phone, manufactured by Siemens, Germany, 2000-2003

Pace DSL4000 IPTV set-top box with Remote Control

Television

2001

Pace model DSL4000 IPTV set-top box, with remote control, manufactured by Pace plc, British, 2001.

Nintendo Game Boy Advance, model AGB-001

Computing & Data Processing

2001

Nintendo Game Boy Advance, model number AGB-001.

'Man & Woman Cream' sexual aid

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

c2010

‘Man & Woman Cream’ herbal cream to enhance sexual function, purchased in Ghana, unknown manufacturer, c2010.

'King’s Fund’ hospital bed

Nursing & Hospital Furnishings

1994

Variable height and tilt hospital bed by Hoskins Healthcare, 1994. 5" linked brake castors, pump pedals, hydraulic lift and two way tilt. Head end with variable geometry backrest. Panelled foot end. Model number 3100M, often referred to as the King's Fund bed.

Apple 'iPhone 3G' smartphone, 2008-2010

Telecommunications

2008-2010

iPhone 3G mobile phone, designed by Apple, assembled in China, 2008-2010

Motorola StarTAC mobile phone, 1997.

Telecommunications

1997

STAR TAC mobile telephone by Motorola, Alencon Link, Basingstoke, Hampshire, 1997.

Orbitel 901 mobile telephone, 1992

Telecommunications

1992

Orbitel 901 mobile phone, manufactured by Orbitel, probably Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, 1992.

Motorola 'International 8700' mobile telephone, 1996

Telecommunications

1996

Motorola International 8700 mobile phone, made by Motorola, 1996. Model no. SUF3839A,

Carpet gown, made from Brintons carpet, designed by Vivienne Westwood

Materials Science Gallery

1993

Morning gown, made from Brintons carpet, designed by Vivienne Westwood; 80% wool, 20% nylon; backing of jute, polyester and polypropylene, plus conductive EVE latex; made by Brintons and Vivienne Westwood, 1993. The gown is part of a collection designed by Vivienne Westwood for Brintons '1783 collection' advertising campaign. It weighs 15kg and the back of the carpet had to be softened in order to manipulate it in to shape. Fashion seamstresses used Brinton's special carpet joining machinery to sew the thick heavy carpet to such a precise and fine shape.

Airbus A380 model

Aeronautics

2004

1:50 scale model of an Airbus A380 aircraft, c.2004, finished in Airbus Industries house colours

Siemens S6 mobile telephone, 1998-2002

Telecommunications

1998-2002

Siemens S6 PCN P mobile phone, made by Siemens AG, Germany, 1998-2002. Serial Number: S30880-S1900-G140-1.

Carton of four Viagra (Sildenafil citrate) tablets, Sandwich, England, 1996-1998

Materia Medica & Pharmacology

1998

Carton of four Viagra (Sildenafil citrate) tablets, 50mg, with instructions, by Pfizer Limited, Sandwich, Kent, c. 1998. Anti-impotence drug which created a media storm in 1998.

Cisco Catalyst 1200 switch, 1994

Computing & Data Processing

1994

Cisco Catalyst 1200 switch, made by Cisco Systems, Inc., United States, 1994. Serial number: 62007011. London Internet Exchange

Nintendo DS lite, model USG-001

Computing & Data Processing

2006

Nintendo DS lite, model number USG-001, 2006, with original case.

Video Networks Limited (HomeChoice) set top box, 2000-2006

Television

2000-2006

Video Networks Limited (HomeChoice) set top box, manufactured by Video Networks Limited, 2000-2006

Eurostar 3000 satellite, 2000

Space Technology

2000

Eurostar 3000 satellite including main satellite bus & two antennas, made by EADS Astrium Ltd, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, 2000

Nokia 'Mediamaster' set-top box, 1997-2002

Computing & Data Processing

1997-2002

Nokia Mediamaster television set top box for use with ONdigital prepaid digital television service, made by Nokia, Sweden, 1997-2002

Camera attachment for Sony Ericsson T68 mobile telephone, 2002-2005

Telecommunications

2002-2005

Camera attachment for Sony Ericsson T68 mobile phone, made by Sony Ericsson, China, 2002-2005

Gillette "Sensor Excel for women" razor, with two

Public Health & Hygiene

1999

Gillette "Sensor Excel for women" razor, with two blade cartridges and razor stand, on display card, 1999.