Synthetic Collection

Bakelite telephone. Dial telephone with bakelite casing. Bakelite, the first plastic to be used for widespread commercial purposes

Woven fabric, SEM
Woven fabric fibres. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of synthetic fibres woven to form clothes. Nylon and polyester are common synthetic clothing materials

2C-B psychedelic drug, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white), oxygen (pink), nitrogen (blue) and bromine (dark red)

Fewer Falsies For Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio: July, 1949. X-ray testing for tuberculosis in six cities has revealed that the women of Cleveland use less synthetic torso curves than those of any of the other cities

Cubane molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of cubane (C8H8). Atoms are represented as colour-coded spheres (carbon, grey; hydrogen)

Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer graphic of buckminsterfullerene (C60), a structural form (allotrope) of carbon. The carbon (C) atoms (green spheres)

Generations
Oren Hayman

Pink plastic flamingo

Ensemble, American, ca. 1885. Creator: Mme. Uoll Gross
Ensemble, American, ca. 1885

alchemy -Combine minds-
Yoshikazu Endo

ILN cover - Dr. Mildred C. Rebstock
Chloromycetin synthesised for the first time by Dr. Mildred C. Rebstock. Chloromycetin was discovered to be a powerful means of fighting typhus and typhoid. On March 27th 1949, Parke, Davis and Co

Cordura Rayon Yarn, front cover of the DuPont Magazine
615356 Cordura Rayon Yarn, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, November 1940 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

William Henry Perkin, English chemist who discovered the first synthetic organic dye, mauveine (litho)
5995814 William Henry Perkin, English chemist who discovered the first synthetic organic dye, mauveine (litho) by Cope, Arthur Stockdale (1857-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nylon publicity photo, New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b / w photo)
HGL396961 Nylon publicity photo, New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Parasol, American, ca. 1885. Creator: Follmer, Clogg & Company
Parasol, American, ca. 1885

Garters, American, ca. 1890. Creator: Unknown
Garters, American, ca. 1890

Parasol, American, 1880-89. Creator: Unknown
Parasol, American, 1880-89

Henri Moissan, French chemist, c1883 (1903). Moissan (1852-1907) working on fluorine in his laboratory at l Ecole de pharmacie, Paris. He isolated fluorine in 1883

Henri Moissan, French chemist, c1900. Moissan (1852-1907) recovering diamonds after dissolving the iron surrounding them after the final stage in his production of artificial diamonds at the Edison

Henri Moissan, French chemist, 1900. Moissan (1852-1907) at his desk at the Edison workshops, Paris, where he worked on the production of artificial diamonds

Courtelle advertisement, Marcus dress 1959
Advertisement for a smart sheath day dress by Marcus made in Courtelle fabric - a new type of acrylic fibre manufactured by Courtaulds

Return of the hot water bottles 1946
Production of the rubber synthetic hot water bottle in Streatham factory, London, post Second World War. During the War, rubber was reserved for making tires for military trucks

Synthetic Mycoplasma bacteria, SEM C013 / 4777
Synthetic Mycoplasma bacteria. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of Mycoplasma mycoides JCVI-syn1.0 cells. This was the first self-replicating bacterium controlled by a synthetic genome

Replica of the lab worktable of the Italian chemist Giulio N
Replica of the lab worktable on which the Italian chemist Giulio Natta (1903-1979) worked and invented the first synthetic plastic of second generation: the isotactic polypropylene

Women workers manufacturing synthetic phenol, WW1
Women munition workers testing the temperature of phenol as it runs into drums during the production of explosives. Date: 1918

Advert for Beatl table lamps 1930
Beatl is a word that will soon be well known as word china - for Beatl is the name of the wonderful new material that is rapidly replacing china and glass everywhere

Advert for Goodyears Chemigum synthetic rubber 1942
Another Goodyear contribution to progress. Since the Japanese Invasion of the Dutch East Indies the loss of our crude rubber supply has been extremely serious to the Allied War Effort

Advert for Beatl picnic basket 1930
No more breakages, no soggy paper plates and cups. Bright and colourful Beatl picnic basket. Date: 1930

Advert for Beatl coffee service 1930
Bright and colourful Beatl coffee service with tray to match, complete with quaintly-formed sugar and cream. Date: 1930

NYLON DEVELOPMENT. Du Pont scientists pour an experimental solution into a machine, while working to develop the synthetic textile, nylon. Photograph, early 20th century

Picture No. 11050172
Silicon Carbide (SiC) synthetic Date:

Cattle farming, astroturf cow track for dairy cows, Whitewell, Lancashire, England, October

Henri Moissan (1852-1907) French chemist, working on Fluorine in his laboratory at l Ecole de pharmacie, Paris. He isolated Fluorine in 1883

Countess Alexander Nikolaevitch Lamsdorff (born Maria Ivanovna Beck 1835-1866), 1859. Oil on canvas. Franz Xaver Winterhalter (1805-1873) German painter

Washed up litter F008 / 3403
Washed-up litter on beach

Synthetic cork, SEM
Synthetic cork. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a plastic wine bottle cork. The air holes within the cork allow it to shrink and expand to fit the bottle neck

Linezolid antibiotic molecule. This synthetic antibiotic is used to treat infections that have become resistant to other antibiotics

Synthetic DNA molecule
Synthetic DNA. Molecule model of a synthetic form of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid). DNA is composed of two strands twisted into a double helix

Synthetic food, conceptual image C018 / 1782
Synthetic food, conceptual image

Novel protein, molecular model F006 / 9481
Novel protein. Molecular model of a computer-designed protein named TOP7

Synthetic triple helical peptide molecule F006 / 9275
Synthetic triple helical peptide, molecular model

Dumped plastic F006 / 9146
Dumped electrical cable sheathing

Plastic litter washed up by sea F006 / 9145
Washed-up plastic litter collected for disposal, North Wales coast

Furazabol anabolic steroid molecule.. Molecular model of the synthetic anabolic steroid furazabol. It is derived from stanozolol or dihydrotestosterone

Stanozolol anabolic steroid molecule
Testosterone, molecular model. This hormone is the main human androgen, the class of steroid hormones responsible for the development of the male reproductive organs

RNA silencing molecule C015 / 7697
RNA silencing. Molecular model of a synthetic double stranded ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecule. RNA is the intermediate molecule between DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and its protein products

RNA silencing molecule C015 / 7696
RNA silencing. Molecular model of a synthetic double stranded ribonucleic acid (RNA) molecule. RNA is the intermediate molecule between DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and its protein products

Hilaire de Chardonnet, French engineer C018 / 0622
Hilaire de Chardonnet (1839-1924), French engineer. Chardonnet was a French engineer, chemist and industrialist who invented the process of manufacturing rayon

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Synthetic: From Bakelite Telephones to Molecular Models" Step back in time with a vintage Bakelite telephone, an iconic symbol innovation that revolutionized communication. Delve into the realm of woven fabric under the SEM microscope, revealing intricate patterns and textures created through synthetic techniques. Embark on a mind-altering journey with 2C-B psychedelic drug's molecular model, showcasing the intricacies behind its unique effects. "Fewer Falsies For Cleveland" - A quirky slogan from yesteryears highlights how synthetic materials transformed fashion and beauty industries. Uncover the geometric marvels of cubane and buckminsterfullerene molecules, illustrating the power chemistry in creating complex structures. Admire an exquisite ensemble from 1885 by Mme. Uoll Gross, exemplifying American craftsmanship using innovative synthetic fabrics. Travel through time to witness Marcus dress' Courtelle advertisement in 1959, showcasing how synthetics brought durability and style together. Alchemy meets modernity as minds combine to unlock new possibilities through synthetic advancements across various fields. Dr. Mildred C. Rebstock graces ILN cover, representing pioneering women who pushed boundaries in scientific research within the realm of synthetics. Discover Cordura Rayon Yarn's versatility on DuPont Magazine's front cover; witness how this remarkable material enhanced everyday life experiences. Celebrate William Henry Perkin's groundbreaking discovery of mauveine dye – a milestone that paved the way for future developments in organic synthesis.