Serial #45457. Original instructions, test results and inventory cards in file. Purchased Dec. 1921 for Bridge Lab. See exhibit catalog, “Scientific Instruments Ancient and Modern,” for more information. Mfg: Cambridge & Paul Instrument Co.
ID number
ST-PH-08
Title
Box, hand-made, grey-printed, wooden
Abstract
Probably an attachment for the DU spectrophotometer, possibly a hydrogen lamp unit. Given with the spectrophotometer, but so far unidentified. Housing is probably shop-made at CIT.
ID number
ST-BE-07
Title
Glassware, Pyrex (ca. 30 pieces)
ID number
ST-BI-07
Title
Ion chamber in green box
Abstract
Went up in a satellite. Inscribed by Victor Neher “Number 36 header/has front porch.” Box is labelled “Hugh Anderson.” Mfg. CIT Physics Shop.
ID number
ST-CR-07
Title
Thacher's calculating instrument (2 views)
Abstract
No. 4012, serial no. 2585. In wood case. Mfg: Keuffel & Esser Co., NY.
ID number
ST-MU-07
Title
Galvanometer, thermo, Duddell patent
Abstract
Has serial #46280. Original instructions and test results in file. Mfg: Cambridge & Paul Instrument Co.
ID number
ST-PH-07
Title
Astrolabe
Abstract
Inscribed in Arabic. See “Scientific Instruments Ancient and Modern.”
ID number
ST-WA-07
Title
Spectrophotometer, quartz
Abstract
Serial D-282. Phototube housing and lamp housing directly attached to main unit. Attached by cord is undistinguished light gray metal box (power supply regulator?) Mfg. National Technical Laboratories, South Pasadena, CA.
ID number
ST-BE-06
Title
Pyrometer, Wanner no. 2385
Abstract
Has original calibration card. Mounted on wood base. Used to measure temperatures. Mfg. Wanner, Germany.
ID number
ST-CH-06
Title
Ion chamber used by Millikan
Abstract
Used from about 1930 on. See Phys. Rev. 27:235 (1931). In good working condition as of 1/70. Victor Neher described it as a “high pressure ionization chamber” with 30 atmospheric pressure. It was, he said, used more than other instruments by RAM and was sunk in Muir Lake. This instrument is the most valuable of its type. Mfg. CIT Physics Shop.
ID number
ST-CR-06
Title
Oscillator, HF, Western Electric D156548
Abstract
Used in the first radio altimeter. Called “Door knob” by Samuel and Newhouse. Mfg. Western Electric.
ID number
ST-ME-06
Title
Potentiometer, International OHM, Model 5517
Abstract
Imported by James G. Biddle, Philadelphia. In wooden case. Mfg: Otto Wolff, Berlin.
ID number
ST-MU-06
Title
Voltmeter, electrostatic, part of
Abstract
A fine quartz fiber saved from an unknown voltmeter. In display box.
ID number
ST-PH-06
Title
Compass in brass box
Abstract
Inscribed in Arabic. See “Scientific Instruments Ancient and Modern.”
ID number
ST-WA-06
Title
Battery power supply for DU spectrophotometer, Model 14500
Abstract
Serial no. 101272. Attached to ST-BE-04 by an electric cord. Gray metal box, screen metal top housing. Mfg. Beckman Instruments, Fullerton, CA.
ID number
ST-BE-05
Title
Dissection took kit
Abstract
Mfg. A.S. Aloe Co. (Aloe Scientific Division), St. Louis, MO.
ID number
ST-BI-05
Title
Torsion seismograph
Abstract
Mfg. Fred C. Henson Co., Pasadena. 14.5” tall. The full name of the instrument is the Wood-Anderson torsion seismograph. It was invented jointly by Harry O. Wood of the Seismo Lab and J.A. Anderson of the Mt. Wilson Observatory. Patent registered 9-1-25 in the name of the Carnegie Institution of Washington.
ID number
ST-GE-05
Title
Voltmeter, multicellular electrostatic
Abstract
Has model or serial number 15129. Manufacturer noted as successor to Kelvin and James White on plate. Mfg: Kelvin, Bottomley & Baird, Ltd.
ID number
ST-PH-05
Title
Wind direction plate with compass, Arabic
Abstract
Inscribed in Arabic.
ID number
ST-WA-05
Title
Diffraction grating, photo negative of
Abstract
Photo negative of a diffraction grating. Ruled by Lewis Rutherford in April 1873. Glass plate measures approx. 2”x2.5”.
