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original packaging for 'Rabbit' mobile telepoint telephone, 1993

Telecommunications

1993

original packaging for aerial wire, 1920-1940

Radio Communication

1920-1940

Condom packaging, single packet, "Hatu"

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1950-1955

Box base for the PIFCO Vibratory Massager (model 1556 240V, 10W), by PIFCO Appliance Division, Failsworth, Manchester, 1976

Box base for the PIFCO Vibratory Massager

Domestic Appliances

1976

Original packaging for Rubik's Cube

Domestic Appliances

1999

Original packaging for the Microsoft Windows Operating System, Version 1.0, by Microsoft Corporation, United States, 1985-1994

Original packaging for the Microsoft Windows Operating System, Version 1.0

Computing & Data Processing

1985-1994

Packaging for the No 1 Brownie Model B camera

Photographic Technology

c. 1908

Lid to cardboard box for diphtheria specimen test kit. British, mid 20th century

Diphtheria specimen test kit box lid

Clinical Diagnosis

1931-1950

Base to cardboard box for diphtheria specimen test kit. cotton wool lining. British, mid 20th century

Diphtheria specimen test kit box

Clinical Diagnosis

1931-1950

Original packing for the Sony 'Tablet S' computer

Computing & Data Processing

2012

Manufacturer's original packaging and six instruction leaflets for Sony CM-R111 personal mobile cellnet telephone, 1994

Telecommunications

1994

Bespoke cardboard packaging, for unknown electrical component inscribed with: ‘EM 1’, from Met Office exhibition rocket sonde model, dummy, for demonstration

Meteorology

1962-1964

Original packaging for the 2net 'Health Hub' wireless monitor

Computing & Data Processing

2013

Original packaging for the Sky+ digital satellite receiver and recorder

Computing & Data Processing

2001

Condom, "Lion" single packet

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1950-1965

Condom packaging, 2 single packs of "Durex transparent"

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1941-1960

Packaging for two 'Durex' condoms

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1940-1955

Condom packaging, single packet, "Hatu"

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1955-1965

Condom packaging by Sel-ka

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1935-1965

Manufacturer's original packing and instruction manuals for Motorola 'Personal' mobile cellular telephone, 1992

Telecommunications

1993

Postal packaging tube

Aeronautics

original packaging for Sony XEL-1 OLED Television Receiver, 2008

Television

2008

Condom, single packet

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1960-1965

Manufacturer's original packaging and instruction manuals for MICROTAC II mobile telephone, 1992

Telecommunications

1992

Packaging for Nokia model 6300

Telecommunications

c. 2006

Original packaging for Mamod miniature steam tractor

Domestic Appliances

1999

Original packaging for the lemon juicer 'Juicy Salif' designed by Philippe Starck

Domestic Appliances

1999

Condom packaging, single packet, "ONA protective"

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1935-1965

original packaging and instructions for Pace 'Le Cube' satellite/internet receiver, 2009

Television

2009

Condom packaging, single packet, "Vulkan Sanex"

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1955-1965

Condom single packet

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1963-1965

Box base for the PIFCO Vibratory Massager (model 1056), by PIFCO Ltd, Failsworth, Manchester, 1950-1959

Box base for the PIFCO Vibratory Massager

Domestic Appliances

1950-1959

Condom packaging, "Sel-ka Tropicproof"

Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

1935-1965

Original packaging for the Nikko 'Strike' radio-control car

Domestic Appliances

1999

original packaging for Apple Newton MessagePad, 1993

Computing & Data Processing

1993

Packaging for the game 'Asteroids' for the Atari 2600, made by Atari in the United States, 1982.

'Asteroids' for the Atari 2600, Game Packaging

Computing & Data Processing

1979

Packaging for the game 'Defender' for the Atari 2600, made by Atari in the United States, 1982.

'Defender' for the Atari 2600, Game Packaging

Computing & Data Processing

1982

Original packaging plus spare bolt for Amstrad SDX60 60mm satellite television dish, manufactured for Amstrad, Birmingham, 1989.

original packaging for Amstrad SDX60 satellite dish, 1989

Television

1989

Packaging for the game 'Outlaw' for the Atari 2600, made by Atari in the United States, 1978. 'Outlaw' was originally released as an arcade game in 1976, later being adapted for the Atari 2600. Two players could take part in a shoot-out, moving their characters up and down the screen, often trying to shoot around an obstacle such as a horse or wagon.

'Outlaw' for the Atari 2600, Game Packaging

Computing & Data Processing

1978

Carton and computer game 'Space Invaders' for the Atari 2600 made by Atari in the United States, 1980.

'Space Invaders' for the Atari 2600, Game Packaging

Computing & Data Processing

1980

Packaging for Imperial Flashlight Plates, made by Imperial Dry Plate Company Limited, c. 1905.

Packaging for Imperial Flashlight Plates

Printed Materials & Ephemera

c. 1905

Packaging for the game 'Missile Command' for the Atari 2600, made by Atari in the United States, 1980.

'Missile Command' for the Atari 2600, Game Packaging

Computing & Data Processing

1980

Packaging for the game 'Night Driver' for the Atari 2600, made by Atari in the United States, 1980.

'Night Driver' for the Atari 2600, Game Packaging

Computing & Data Processing

1980

Packaging for Kodak Platinum Paper, designed by George Walton (1867-1933), c. 1900.

Packaging for Kodak Platinum Paper

Printed Materials & Ephemera

c. 1900

Original packaging, instruction manuals and cables for Sky+ HD satellite receiver, manufactured for Pace plc, Europe, 2008.

original packaging, insturction manuals and cables for Pace TDS850NB HD satellite receiver for Sky+ HD, 2008

Television

2008

Packaging for the game 'Combat' for the Atari 2600, made by Atari in the United States, 1977.

'Combat' for the Atari 2600, Game Packaging

Computing & Data Processing

1977

Carton and computer game 'Pac-Man' for the Atari 2600, made by Atari in the United States, 1982.

'Pac-Man' for the Atari 2600, Game Packaging

Computing & Data Processing

1982

Original box for Cosmos crystal receiver, made by the Metropolitan-Vickers Electrical Company, Trafford, Manchester, England, 1920-1930

original box for Cosmos crystal receiver, 1920-1930

Radio Communication

1920-1930

Packaging, for Fairphone smart mobile phone, by Fairphone, China, 2013

Packaging, for Fairphone smart mobile phone

Telecommunications

2013

Wrapper from bar of soap, Vixolia brand, London, Paris or New York, 1860-1920

Soap bar wrapper

Public Health & Hygiene

1860-1920