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Buckets of product...one by one.

  • 1959

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This advertisement from Beckman Instruments places the company in a long narrative of scientific instrumentation, starting with 15th century alchemist, Hieronymus Brunschwig. Brunschwig's distilling techniques are highlighted here, implying that Beckman Instruments' oil refining products are continuing the tradition of purifying liquids.

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  • 10 in. W x 14.75 in. L
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  • Danaher Corporation
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  • Courtesy of Science History Institute

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  • Sub-series 2. Advertisements
  • Series VIII. Clippings and Advertisements
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  • Box 49, Folder 16

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Beckman Instruments, Inc. “Buckets of Product...one by One.,” 1959. Beckman Historical Collection, Box 49, Folder 16. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/gm80hv33v.

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