Ecolab
Chemistry Set
1990-1991 (manufactured)
1990-1991 (manufactured)
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Chemistry set for conducting simple environmental tests:
1. box, card printed in colours on green to show the title, photographs of the kit and children using it, the trademark of the GreenWatch Club (a circle around a map of the world). It has a white plastic carry handle.
2. box lining, white card.
3. box lining/test tube rack, white card, to hold test tubes
4. booklet, 'Ecolab Project Book,' copyright 1990 GreenWatch Ltd., licenced by J.W. Spear and Sons PLC; 96 page book introducing children to ecology, the tests and details about their dangers, glossary of terms and other general project information.
5. reorder form sheet, printed paper, on the reverse there is notice given that the GreenWatch Club, mentioned in the booklet, has been disbanded but opinions and reorders may be obtained from Spear's Product Development Department.
6. compass, green plastic, with handle at the top.
7. pipette, clear soft plastic
8-12. test tubes, clear plastic.
13-17. plastic screw-on lids for test tubes (red, yellow, purple, orange, blue)
18. pencil, wood
19. beaker, clear plastic
20. stirring stick, wood, with one pointed end
21. goggles, white plastic frames with elastic at the back and clear plastic lenses
22. Acid Rain Test, a dark blue paper envelope printed in colours to show an illustration of a distressed Earth being rained on.
23-30. pH test strips for Acid Rain Test, pH 4-9, contained inside the envelope
31-32. pH test strips for Acid Rain Test, pH 1.8-3.8, contained inside the envelope
33. Water Pollution Test, red paper envelope printed in colours to show an illustration of a polluted and distressed Earth.
34-37. Nitrate test strips for Water Pollution Test, in sealed aluminium foil stripes, contained inside the envelope
38. Lead Test, yellow paper envelope printed in colours to show a distressed overheating Earth.
39-42. Lead test strips, contained inside the envelope.
43. Water Contamination Test, orange paper envelope printed in colours to show the Earth wearing a breathing apparatus. There is a harmful warning on this package.
44. silver foil package containing two Methylene Blue tablets, contained inside the envelope
45. Oil Pollution Test, purple paper envelope printed in colours to show the Earth covered in splodges of oil
46. oil test strip, contained in the envelope
1. box, card printed in colours on green to show the title, photographs of the kit and children using it, the trademark of the GreenWatch Club (a circle around a map of the world). It has a white plastic carry handle.
2. box lining, white card.
3. box lining/test tube rack, white card, to hold test tubes
4. booklet, 'Ecolab Project Book,' copyright 1990 GreenWatch Ltd., licenced by J.W. Spear and Sons PLC; 96 page book introducing children to ecology, the tests and details about their dangers, glossary of terms and other general project information.
5. reorder form sheet, printed paper, on the reverse there is notice given that the GreenWatch Club, mentioned in the booklet, has been disbanded but opinions and reorders may be obtained from Spear's Product Development Department.
6. compass, green plastic, with handle at the top.
7. pipette, clear soft plastic
8-12. test tubes, clear plastic.
13-17. plastic screw-on lids for test tubes (red, yellow, purple, orange, blue)
18. pencil, wood
19. beaker, clear plastic
20. stirring stick, wood, with one pointed end
21. goggles, white plastic frames with elastic at the back and clear plastic lenses
22. Acid Rain Test, a dark blue paper envelope printed in colours to show an illustration of a distressed Earth being rained on.
23-30. pH test strips for Acid Rain Test, pH 4-9, contained inside the envelope
31-32. pH test strips for Acid Rain Test, pH 1.8-3.8, contained inside the envelope
33. Water Pollution Test, red paper envelope printed in colours to show an illustration of a polluted and distressed Earth.
34-37. Nitrate test strips for Water Pollution Test, in sealed aluminium foil stripes, contained inside the envelope
38. Lead Test, yellow paper envelope printed in colours to show a distressed overheating Earth.
39-42. Lead test strips, contained inside the envelope.
43. Water Contamination Test, orange paper envelope printed in colours to show the Earth wearing a breathing apparatus. There is a harmful warning on this package.
44. silver foil package containing two Methylene Blue tablets, contained inside the envelope
45. Oil Pollution Test, purple paper envelope printed in colours to show the Earth covered in splodges of oil
46. oil test strip, contained in the envelope
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 46 parts.
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| Title | Ecolab (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Printed card and paper, plastic, chemicals, aluminium, wood |
| Brief description | Chemistry set, Ecolab, Spear's Games, 1990-91 |
| Physical description | Chemistry set for conducting simple environmental tests: 1. box, card printed in colours on green to show the title, photographs of the kit and children using it, the trademark of the GreenWatch Club (a circle around a map of the world). It has a white plastic carry handle. 2. box lining, white card. 3. box lining/test tube rack, white card, to hold test tubes 4. booklet, 'Ecolab Project Book,' copyright 1990 GreenWatch Ltd., licenced by J.W. Spear and Sons PLC; 96 page book introducing children to ecology, the tests and details about their dangers, glossary of terms and other general project information. 5. reorder form sheet, printed paper, on the reverse there is notice given that the GreenWatch Club, mentioned in the booklet, has been disbanded but opinions and reorders may be obtained from Spear's Product Development Department. 6. compass, green plastic, with handle at the top. 7. pipette, clear soft plastic 8-12. test tubes, clear plastic. 13-17. plastic screw-on lids for test tubes (red, yellow, purple, orange, blue) 18. pencil, wood 19. beaker, clear plastic 20. stirring stick, wood, with one pointed end 21. goggles, white plastic frames with elastic at the back and clear plastic lenses 22. Acid Rain Test, a dark blue paper envelope printed in colours to show an illustration of a distressed Earth being rained on. 23-30. pH test strips for Acid Rain Test, pH 4-9, contained inside the envelope 31-32. pH test strips for Acid Rain Test, pH 1.8-3.8, contained inside the envelope 33. Water Pollution Test, red paper envelope printed in colours to show an illustration of a polluted and distressed Earth. 34-37. Nitrate test strips for Water Pollution Test, in sealed aluminium foil stripes, contained inside the envelope 38. Lead Test, yellow paper envelope printed in colours to show a distressed overheating Earth. 39-42. Lead test strips, contained inside the envelope. 43. Water Contamination Test, orange paper envelope printed in colours to show the Earth wearing a breathing apparatus. There is a harmful warning on this package. 44. silver foil package containing two Methylene Blue tablets, contained inside the envelope 45. Oil Pollution Test, purple paper envelope printed in colours to show the Earth covered in splodges of oil 46. oil test strip, contained in the envelope |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions |
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| Credit line | Given by Spear's Games |
| Object history | Given by Spear's Games. On entry to the museum its condition was noted as 'mint, original packaging - recycled material has been used where possible' |
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| Accession number | MISC.65-1992 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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