Accession No

6615.1

Brief Description

‘Things of Science’ educational kit (Polypropylene, #300), made by Science Service, U.S.A., c. 1965

Origin

Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Maker

Science Service

Class

demonstration; games; chemistry

Earliest Date

Latest Date

Inscription Date

(c)

Material

Paper (paper, card); plastic (polypropylene); (metal)

Dimensions

139mm (width) x 87mm (depth) x 19mm (height)

Special Collection

Provenance

Purchased via www.eBay.com on or before 25/10/2015.

Inscription

Description Notes

‘Things of Science’ educational kit (Polypropylene #300), made by Science Service, U.S.A., c. 1965.

Box contains 20 page booklet listing experiments, the history of, the structure, properties and manufacture of polypropylene including the methods of extrusion as well as injection and blow molding. Also includes polypropylene rope, cloth, “living hinge” (small blue plastic rectangle with hinge), film. All seem unused or relatively unused and are intended for use as part of the experiments. Booklet text written by Ruby Yoshioka, specimens supplied by Enjay Chemical Company. Also contains paper box padding to cushion during transport.

Front of box has label with address.

Produced by Science Service as part of a subscription whereby kits were posted to homes monthly for $5 inside the U.S. and $1 extra outside the U.S. (rising to $6 with $1 extra in 1966 and $9.50 in 1968 with $1.50 extra). Kits contain a booklet detailing information about the subject and a list of experiments to try using the contents of the box. Some of the kits come in envelopes, for example 6615.6 Color (#319). Booklets edited by Ruby Yoshioka; E.G. Sherburne Jr. is credited as the director of the service.

In good condition, complete. Box ripped slightly.

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