Energy & Power
The Museum's collections on energy and power illuminate the role of fire, steam, wind, water, electricity, and the atom in the nation's history. The artifacts include wood-burning stoves, water turbines, and windmills, as well as steam, gas, and diesel engines. Oil-exploration and coal-mining equipment form part of these collections, along with a computer that controlled a power plant and even bubble chambers—a tool of physicists to study protons, electrons, and other charged particles.
A special strength of the collections lies in objects related to the history of electrical power, including generators, batteries, cables, transformers, and early photovoltaic cells. A group of Thomas Edison's earliest light bulbs are a precious treasure. Hundreds of other objects represent the innumerable uses of electricity, from streetlights and railway signals to microwave ovens and satellite equipment.
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Dr. D. Jayne's Alterative
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
- For the cure of scrofula, King's Evil, white swellings, ulcers; scrofulous, cancerous and indolent tumours; mercurial and scrofulous affectation; rheumatism, gout, scurvy, neuralgia or tic douloureux; cancer, goitre or bronchocele.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- c. 1890
- ca 1880
- ca. 1890
- ca. 1880
- maker
- Dr. D. Jayne and Son
- ID Number
- MG.M-10426.13
- catalog number
- M-10426
- accession number
- 246707
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- c. 1906
- 1908-1918
- associated date
- 1882
- maker
- Chamberlain Medicine Company
- ID Number
- MG.M-10766 [dup6]
- catalog number
- M-10766
- accession number
- 256193
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Upham's Asthma Cure
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging:
- For asthma paroxysm
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- 1872-1883
- maker
- Samuel C. Upham
- ID Number
- MG.M-12151.16
- catalog number
- 314016.025
- accession number
- 271464
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Renne's Magic Oil
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
- Colic, cholera morbus, cramps and pain in the stomach, cholera, coughs, colds, croup, sore throat, dyspepsia, diarrhea, fever and ague, kidney difficulty, pleurisy, acid stomach, indigestion, headache, sea sickness, rheumatism, neuralgia, sprains, lameness, sciatica, toothache, earache, catarrh, frost bites
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- ca 1880
- maker
- William Renne and Sons
- ID Number
- MG.293320.1353
- catalog number
- 293320.1353
- accession number
- 293320
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Blood Balm
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Purifying Alterative
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- c. 1915
- associated date
- 1883
- maker
- Blood Balm Company
- ID Number
- 1978.0235.178
- accession number
- 1978.0235
- catalog number
- 1978.0235.178
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Chamberlain's Pain-Balm
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, lame back, lumbago, gout, sprains, swellings and lameness, cuts, bruises, wounds and lacerations, burns and scalds, chilblains, frostbites, sore throat, quinsy, glandular swellings, headache, toothache, backache, soreness of chest, pain in side, pain in back, cramp in muscle and all deep-seated and muscular pains
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- after 1882
- associated date
- 1882
- maker
- Chamberlain Medicine Company
- ID Number
- MG.M-10243.06
- catalog number
- M-10243.06
- accession number
- 241520
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Hollis' Jaundice Bitters
- Description
- These bitters have been employed with uncommon advantage in jaundice, weakness of the stomach and general debility. thier effects are peculiarily invigorating on the stomach and bowels, and are beneficial in removing costiveness produced by weakness of the intestines; they strenghten the digestive organs, create an appetite, and communicate vigor to the stomach without producing head-ache, oppression, &c, which many bitters usually bring on; they are gratefully aromatic, and moderately cathartic, and are particularly serviceable in removing urinal obstructions.
- Directions: One paper of these bitters may be infused in one quart of wine or spirit for two or three days, frequently shaking the bottle, and after settling, the clear may be taken in doses of one or two table spoonsfulls two or three times a day, before eating; it may be taken clear, on sugar, or diluted with water, or any other way most agreeable; or pour upon the bitters one quart of boiling water, steep three or four hours, and when cold add one gill of brandy or any kind of spirit merely to prevent it from souring - or the bitters may be divided into two or four equal parts, one of which may be infused at a time in hot water; when cold, the infusion should be strained, and kept in a cool place in warm weather.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- ca 1850s
- 1872 - 1883
- maker
- Hollis, Thomas
- ID Number
- MG.M-10757.027
- catalog number
- M-10757.027
- accession number
- 256193
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Tamara Larix Bon Bon
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging:
- For the cure of constipation and liver diseases and thereby for the prevention of headache, dyspepsia, cerebral congestion, biliousness, piles, etc., etc. Cures constipation and thus prevents congestion of the brain, apoplexy, insanity, convulsions. It is almost a cure for sea sickness.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- 1872-1883
- maker
- McKesson and Robbins
- F. Crosby
- ID Number
- MG.M-12151.15
- accession number
- 271464
- catalog number
- M-12151.15
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Thermaline
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Chills, fever, ague, dumb ague, intermittent fever, all malarial diseases, enlarged spleen, ague cake, remittent, intermittent, periodic, continuous, swamp, bilious, congestive and simple fevers, liver disorders, kidney disease, jaundice, general debility, poverty of the blood, neuralgia, female debility, dyspepsia.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- ca 1880
- maker
- Dundas Dick and Company
- ID Number
- MG.M-12151.06C
- accession number
- 271464
- catalog number
- M-12151
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Newton's Jaundice Bitters; Dr. I. Newton's Antibilious Bitters
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Biliousness, jaundice, dyspepsia, fever &ague, hypochondria, hysterics, flatulence, costiveness, diarhoea, indigestion, asthma, worms, catarrh, sick headache, liver complaints.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1875-1883
- maker
- Newton, Israel
- ID Number
- MG.293320.1388
- catalog number
- 293320.1388
- accession number
- 293320
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For Cough, Colds, Croup, Whooping Cough, Hoarsness, Bronchitis, Sore Throat, Influenza, and diseases of the Throat and Lungs.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- c. 1906
- 1908-1918
- associated date
- 1882
- maker
- Chamberlain Medicine Company
- ID Number
- MG.M-10766 [dup5]
- catalog number
- M-10766
- accession number
- 256193
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Thermaline
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Chills, fever, ague, dumb ague, intermittent fever, all malarial diseases, enlarged spleen, ague cake, remittent, intermittent, periodic, continuous, swamp, bilious, congestive and simple fevers, liver disorders, kidney disease, jaundice, general debility, poverty of the blood, neuralgia, female debility, dyspepsia.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- ca 1880
- maker
- Dundas Dick and Company
- ID Number
- MG.M-12151.06B
- accession number
- 271464
- catalog number
- M-12151
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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"Doct Robt B Folger's Olosaonian"
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- c. 1840-1860
- c. 1880
- ID Number
- MG.M-10755 [dup3]
- catalog number
- M-10755
- accession number
- 256193
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- after 1881
- maker
- W. H. Comstock Company
- ID Number
- 2009.0097.10
- accession number
- 2009.0097
- catalog number
- 2009.0097.10
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Brioschi
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Indicated as a pleasant, quick acting, effective antacid relieving upset stomach, hyperacidity, fullness, sour stomach, heartburn, and other forms of distress due to over-indulgence in food or drink.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- after 1880
- after 1907
- maker
- A. Brioschi and Company
- ID Number
- 1979.1144.029
- accession number
- 1979.1144
- catalog number
- 1979.1144.029
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Newton's Jaundice Bitters; Dr. I. Newton's Antibilious Bitters
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Biliousness, jaundice, dyspepsia, fever &ague, hypochondria, hysterics, flatulence, costitiveness, diarrhoea, indigestion, asthma, worms, catarrh, sick headache, liver complaint.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1875-1883
- maker
- Newton, Israel
- ID Number
- MG.293320.1268
- accession number
- 293320
- catalog number
- 293320.1268
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Dr. Shiloh's System Vitalizer
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: For the Cure of Dyspepsia, Inactive Liver, Habitual Constipation, Sour Stomach, Loss of Appetite and General Languer and Debility of the System
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- c. 1880
- maker
- S. C. Wells and Company
- ID Number
- 2004.0050.14
- accession number
- 2004.0050
- catalog number
- 2004.0050.14
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Chamberlain's Pain Balm
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are: Rheumatism, neuralgia, sciatica, lame back, lumbago, gout, sprains, swellings and lameness, cuts, bruises, wounds and lacerations, burns and scalds, chilblains, frostbites, sore throat, quinsy, glandular swellings, headache, toothache, backache, soreness of chest, pain in side, pain in back, cramp in muscle and all deep-seated and muscular pains
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- 1908-1918
- associated date
- 1882
- maker
- Chamberlain Medicine Company
- ID Number
- MG.M-10766 [dup4]
- catalog number
- M-10766
- accession number
- 256193
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Dr. Sawen's Life Invigorating Bitters
- Description
- The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
- Dyspeptic remedy and blood purifyer. A great tonic acting upon the stomach and liver correcting the secretions and providing a certain remedy for dyspepsia, liver compaints, biliousness, nervous debility, loss of appetite and all other diseases requiring a tonic.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- date made
- 1870-1885
- maker
- Dr. W. Sawens and Company
- ID Number
- MG.293320.1274
- accession number
- 293320
- catalog number
- 293320.1274
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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Hebe Pills
- Description
- [No indications or uses for this product are provided on its packaging.]
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- ca 1880
- maker
- Juventas Depot
- ID Number
- MG.M-10413.23
- catalog number
- M-10413.23
- accession number
- 246707
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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