Gilbert Chemistry Outfit
MakerMade by
A. C. Gilbert Co.
(American)
Dateabout 1936
Mediumwood; paper; glass; cork; metal
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth of box): 14 5/8 × 9 3/4 × 2 3/4in. (37.1 × 24.8 × 7cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
Object number1994.28.1
DescriptionA toy chemistry set with original manual manufactured by the A. C. Gilbert Co. This chemistry set is packed into a wooden box, that when places on end gives a full display of all of the available chemicals. There are two rows of glass tubes, one on each of the doors. Some of these are discolored and have substances inside them. There are two rows of wood containers in the main compartment. These have/ had chemicals inside of them. The bottom shelf holds more test tubes, a metal brush cleaner, and some other items. There are six glass tubes and sixteen wooden bottles on the shelves at the top of the set. On the bottom, there are some more glass tubes, the cleaner, and litmus paper. Sticker on outside of wooden box and inside of door are identical. There is a boy pouring something from one test tube to another.
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