Magic Lantern Slides

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00403
Location
Shelf 39

Multiple long glass plate slides painted with images to be used with a projector. A total of 18 slides are stored in two wooden boxes along with a black painted wood slide holder. One series of slides features signs of the zodiac and other astronomical themes, and those are signed C. Burton and dated 1847 in the lower right corner.

Ammeter

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00402
Location
Shelf 37

A brass metal mechanism with an exposed needle, raised half-circle meter and two current knobs mounted on a wooden base. A small silver metal plaque on the front of the instrument reads "CURRENT INDICATOR No. 122 CAPACITY 34 AMPERES PATENT APPLIED FOR MANUFACTURED BY THOMSON HOUSTON ELECTRIC CO. LYNN, MASS. U.S.A.

Alchometer

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00354
Location
Shelf 26

A black tin case containing an alchometer apparatus, with instructions, consisting of a glass graduated cylinder, a metal tube and clip, a small candle, a small glass orb and a glass flask. This apparatus was developed by Chemistry Professor Ernest Vuilleumier as a way to test liquids for alcohol, which could be used by law enforcement during the years of Prohibition. 

Atari Lab Computer Start-up Kit, c.1980

Artifact/Collection Number
AC 00351
Location
Shelf 17

An Atari Lab starter kit developed by Priscilla Laws at Dickinson College in the early 1980's. The box set includes a catalogue and various lab equipement for young learners. What is shown includes the catalogue, an introduction information sheet, and the packaging box. Other items in the kit are currently on display and are not shown here.