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"Exploring the Enduring Legacy of Materials: From Bakelite Telephones to Gorringes Fashion Fabrics" Delving into the past

Background imageMaterials Collection: Glass Butter Mold, c. 1938. Creator: Donald Williams

Glass Butter Mold, c. 1938. Creator: Donald Williams
Glass Butter Mold, c. 1938

Background imageMaterials Collection: Hurricane Shade and Candlestick, c. 1937. Creator: Henry Meyers

Hurricane Shade and Candlestick, c. 1937. Creator: Henry Meyers
Hurricane Shade and Candlestick, c. 1937

Background imageMaterials Collection: Crimping Wheel, c. 1939. Creator: John Wilkes

Crimping Wheel, c. 1939. Creator: John Wilkes
Crimping Wheel, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Dueling Pistol, c. 1937. Creator: Richard Whitaker

Dueling Pistol, c. 1937. Creator: Richard Whitaker
Dueling Pistol, c. 1937

Background imageMaterials Collection: Foot Warmer, c. 1936. Creator: Arthur Wegg

Foot Warmer, c. 1936. Creator: Arthur Wegg
Foot Warmer, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: New England Lantern, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Jennings

New England Lantern, c. 1937. Creator: Harry Jennings
New England Lantern, c. 1937

Background imageMaterials Collection: Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury

Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury
Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury

Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury
Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury

Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury
Panel from Hall Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Hall Candle Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury

Hall Candle Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Blanche Waterbury
Hall Candle Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lantern for Candle, 1935/1942. Creator: Henry Granet

Lantern for Candle, 1935/1942. Creator: Henry Granet
Lantern for Candle, 1935/1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lantern, 1935/1942. Creator: E. J. Gilsleider

Lantern, 1935/1942. Creator: E. J. Gilsleider
Lantern, 1935/1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Toaster, c. 1935. Creator: Rollington Campbell

Toaster, c. 1935. Creator: Rollington Campbell
Toaster, c. 1935

Background imageMaterials Collection: Spur, 1935/1942. Creator: Hazel Sheckler

Spur, 1935/1942. Creator: Hazel Sheckler
Spur, 1935/1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Spur, 1935/1942. Creator: Hazel Sheckler

Spur, 1935/1942. Creator: Hazel Sheckler
Spur, 1935/1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Candle Stand, c. 1942. Creator: Luella Schroeder

Candle Stand, c. 1942. Creator: Luella Schroeder
Candle Stand, c. 1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Hat Box - Wood, c. 1940. Creator: Gerald Scalise

Hat Box - Wood, c. 1940. Creator: Gerald Scalise
Hat Box - Wood, c. 1940

Background imageMaterials Collection: Powder Pouch, c. 1938. Creator: Howell Rosenbaum

Powder Pouch, c. 1938. Creator: Howell Rosenbaum
Powder Pouch, c. 1938

Background imageMaterials Collection: Ship's Lantern, c. 1942. Creator: Arthur Ringold

Ship's Lantern, c. 1942. Creator: Arthur Ringold
Ship's Lantern, c. 1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Hand Lantern, c. 1938. Creator: Florence Strom

Hand Lantern, c. 1938. Creator: Florence Strom
Hand Lantern, c. 1938

Background imageMaterials Collection: Camphene Lamp, 1935/1942. Creator: Don Pingatore

Camphene Lamp, 1935/1942. Creator: Don Pingatore
Camphene Lamp, 1935/1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Ship Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Samuel Philpot

Ship Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Samuel Philpot
Ship Lantern, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Columbus Simpson

Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Columbus Simpson
Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Letter Box, 1940. Creator: Rocco Navigato

Letter Box, 1940. Creator: Rocco Navigato
Letter Box, 1940

Background imageMaterials Collection: Plane for Leveling Wood, c. 1936. Creator: Lena Nastasi

Plane for Leveling Wood, c. 1936. Creator: Lena Nastasi
Plane for Leveling Wood, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Metal Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Margaret K. Moore

Metal Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: Margaret K. Moore
Metal Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Toy Bus, c. 1939. Creator: Owen Middleton

Toy Bus, c. 1939. Creator: Owen Middleton
Toy Bus, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Plaster Iron, c. 1940. Creator: John Lang

Plaster Iron, c. 1940. Creator: John Lang
Plaster Iron, c. 1940

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: James Vail

Lantern, c. 1936. Creator: James Vail
Lantern, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Covered Compote, c. 1936. Creator: James Vail

Covered Compote, c. 1936. Creator: James Vail
Covered Compote, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Combined Stove and Lantern, c. 1940. Creator: Lester Kausch

Combined Stove and Lantern, c. 1940. Creator: Lester Kausch
Combined Stove and Lantern, c. 1940

Background imageMaterials Collection: Shaker Yoke, 1935/1942. Creator: T. Joyce

Shaker Yoke, 1935/1942. Creator: T. Joyce
Shaker Yoke, 1935/1942

Background imageMaterials Collection: Mechanical Toy, c. 1939. Creator: Gwendolyn Jackson

Mechanical Toy, c. 1939. Creator: Gwendolyn Jackson
Mechanical Toy, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Clothes Wringer, c. 1939. Creator: Herndon Hightower

Clothes Wringer, c. 1939. Creator: Herndon Hightower
Clothes Wringer, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Coal Oil Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Alfred Farrell

Coal Oil Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Alfred Farrell
Coal Oil Lantern, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Bishop Hill: Coffee Pot, c. 1938. Creator: Hardin Walsh

Bishop Hill: Coffee Pot, c. 1938. Creator: Hardin Walsh
Bishop Hill: Coffee Pot, c. 1938

Background imageMaterials Collection: Looking-glass, c. 1936. Creator: Rex Dolmith

Looking-glass, c. 1936. Creator: Rex Dolmith
Looking-glass, c. 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Fork, c. 1938. Creator: Alfred Walbeck

Fork, c. 1938. Creator: Alfred Walbeck
Fork, c. 1938

Background imageMaterials Collection: Razor Box and Razor, c. 1937. Creator: Alfred Walbeck

Razor Box and Razor, c. 1937. Creator: Alfred Walbeck
Razor Box and Razor, c. 1937

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Clayton Braun

Lamp, c. 1940. Creator: Clayton Braun
Lamp, c. 1940

Background imageMaterials Collection: Fireman's Belt, 1938. Creator: George Bobholz

Fireman's Belt, 1938. Creator: George Bobholz
Fireman's Belt, 1938

Background imageMaterials Collection: Tomahawk Pipe, 1935. Creator: Mary Berner

Tomahawk Pipe, 1935. Creator: Mary Berner
Tomahawk Pipe, 1935

Background imageMaterials Collection: Bishop Hill: Skate, 1936. Creator: James Vail

Bishop Hill: Skate, 1936. Creator: James Vail
Bishop Hill: Skate, 1936

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Albert Allen

Lantern, c. 1939. Creator: Albert Allen
Lantern, c. 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Lantern, c. 1940. Creator: George H. Alexander

Lantern, c. 1940. Creator: George H. Alexander
Lantern, c. 1940

Background imageMaterials Collection: Bead Plane, 1939. Creator: Max Unger

Bead Plane, 1939. Creator: Max Unger
Bead Plane, 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Plane, 1939. Creator: Max Unger

Plane, 1939. Creator: Max Unger
Plane, 1939

Background imageMaterials Collection: Cow Bell, c. 1939. Creator: Max Unger

Cow Bell, c. 1939. Creator: Max Unger
Cow Bell, c. 1939




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"Exploring the Enduring Legacy of Materials: From Bakelite Telephones to Gorringes Fashion Fabrics" Delving into the past, we uncover a vintage treasure - a Bakelite telephone that revolutionized communication in its time. Witnessing history unfold, HMS Habbakuk sails alongside HMS Indefatigable in 1946, showcasing the strength and resilience used during wartime. In East Ham, London during World War II, recycling cans became an act of patriotism as they aided the war effort and demonstrated how materials could be repurposed for a greater cause. Hookes Law springs to life through an illustration depicting the elasticity of materials; it reveals how stretching a spring can unlock its potential energy. Step back in time with an enchanting advert from 1932 featuring Gorringes fashion fabrics, highlighting their exquisite quality and timeless appeal. Dive deep into adventure as a German diver fearlessly explores unknown depths using specialized materials designed for underwater exploration. Celebrating Marie Curie's groundbreaking contributions to science, her caricature immortalizes her pioneering work on radioactive materials that forever changed our understanding of physics and medicine. A page from The Architect's Surveyors and Engineers Compendium (1892) showcases intricate engravings detailing various construction techniques utilizing different building materials such as stone, wood, and metal. Discovering innovative solutions for damp-proofing houses unveils how modern technology has advanced over time to protect structures against moisture damage using cutting-edge material applications. Marvel at Clifton Bridge's majestic beauty captured in a stunning photograph; this architectural marvel stands tall thanks to durable construction materials that have stood the test of time. Journey along Kashmir's River Jhelum where tradition meets craftsmanship - witness a woman gracefully paddling a wooden boat crafted from locally sourced timber; showcasing nature's bounty transformed into functional materials.