Dupont Company Collection

Nylon comb advert from DuPont, 1952 C019 / 1284
Nylon comb advert from DuPont. Advert for DuPont nylon combs and toothbrushes, from the August-September 1952 issue of the DuPont Magazine (volume 46, number 4, page 44)

Nylon stockings, post-World War II C018 / 0642
Nylon stockings. Woman in the street putting on nylon stockings in the USA after World War II. Nylon was a new material discovered by the DuPont Company in 1935

DuPont and product testing, 1954 C019 / 1286
DuPont and product testing. Front cover artwork for the DuPont Magzine issue of February-March 1954. The artwork was drawn for that issues lead story On trial for its life

DuPont and agricultural research, 1953 C019 / 1285
DuPont and agricultural research. Front cover artwork for the DuPont Magzine issue of June-July 1953. The artwork was drawn for that issues lead story Food for the fifth plate

Nylon production, 1940s C018 / 0670
Nylon production. Factory worker inspecting the yarn beaming process at DuPonts nylon manufacturing plant at Seaford, Delaware, USA

Nylon stockings exhibition, 1939 C018 / 0643
Nylon stockings exhibition. DuPont saleswoman (right) demonstrating the advantages of nylon stockings at an exhibition in 1939

Teflon research, 1940s C018 / 0646
Teflon research. Laboratory technician testing a piece of Teflon (polytetrafluoroethylene, PTFE), a DuPont industrial plastic

Nylon pilot production factory, 1940s C018 / 0665
Nylon pilot production factory. Pilot plant in which the nylon process was proved out and tested before it was put into large-scale commercial use

Nylon production, 1940s C018 / 0671
Nylon production. Factory worker checking the denier machine at a nylon production factory. This machine is used to obtain

Nylon toothbrush research, 1930s C018 / 0677
Nylon toothbrush research. Laboratory assistant Edward Burke working on early designs of toothbrushes using nylon bristles. Nylon was a new material discovered by the DuPont Company in 1935

The DuPont Magazine, July 1930 C018 / 0598
The DuPont Magazine, cover for the July 1930 issue, showing a scene in a factory. Founded in 1913, this magazine publicized the products and activities of the DuPont Company

Gunpowder ingredients, 1940s C018 / 0681
Gunpowder ingredients. Worker displaying the raw materials used for the production of gunpowder (also known as blasting powder or black powder)

Nylon production, 1960s C018 / 0668
Nylon production. Factory workers hand handling flakes of nylon at DuPonts nylon production factory at Seaford, Delaware, USA. Nylon was a new material discovered by the DuPont Company in 1935

Nylon production, 1950s C018 / 0672
Nylon production. Factory worker carrying out sizing of new nylon yarn at DuPonts nylon production factory at Seaford, Delaware, USA

Nylon production, 1950s C018 / 0673
Nylon production. Factory worker directing nylon flakes from a hose into hoppers at a DuPont Companys factory for shipment to the companys plastics plants

Nylon production, 1950s C018 / 0674
Nylon production. Machinery used for the polymerization of nylon salt in a DuPont factory. This bank of autoclaves is used for the production of Zytel nylon resin

Discovery of nylon, 1941 re-enactment C018 / 0675
Discovery of nylon, 1941 re-enactment. DuPont chemist Julian Hill (1904-1996) carrying out a re-enactment in 1941 of the discovery of nylon in 1935

Sun tan oil aerosol use, 1950s C018 / 0641
Sun tan oil aerosol use. Woman spraying sun tan oil on herself on a beach while sunbathing. This is an example of the use of Freon in aerosols

Teflon research, 1940s C018 / 0647
Teflon research. Laboratory technician carrying out a test to compare Teflon with another plastic. She has dipped rods of the two plastics in a boiling bath of hot sulphuric acid

Nylon stockings, 1940 C018 / 0644
Nylon stockings. Nylon stockings in use in a still from the DuPont Companys film A New World Through Chemistry (1940). This film showcased some of the latest advances

Ammonia production, 1950s C018 / 0666
Ammonia production. Industrial chemist inspecting a compressor that is used in the production of ammonia. These powerful compressors, commonly called hypers, compress gas to very high pressure

DuPont Experimental Station, 1950s C018 / 0626
DuPont Experimental Station, aerial photograph. This research site for the DuPont company is located on the banks of the Brandywine Creek in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. It was established in 1903

Sodium nitrate for gunpowder, 1940s C018 / 0680
Sodium nitrate for gunpowder. Worker using a scoop to move sodium nitrate at an industrial site for the production of gunpowder (also known as blasting powder or black powder)

Early nylon research, 1940s C018 / 0676
Early nylon research. DuPont research chemist working with nylon 6-6, the original nylon polymer discovered in 1935. First synthesized in February 1935, this new polymer was later commercialised

Nylon production, 1950s C018 / 0667
Nylon production. Factory worker operating a 40-inch centrifuge used to separate crude adipic acid crystals from diamine sulphate and other liquid components from waste nylon

Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor, 1950s C018 / 0625
Plutonium Recycle Test Reactor (PRTR), aerial photograph. This site was part of the Hanford Engineer Works (or Hanford Site), on the Columbia River, in Washington state, USA

DuPont products label display, 1940s C018 / 0640
DuPont labels display. Woman adjusting a display of product labels used in the 1940s by the DuPont Company (founded in 1802). DuPont had primarily been a manufacturer of explosives

DuPont research, 1950s C018 / 0678
DuPont research. Industrial research chemist watching an organic reaction. The program of fundamental research in organic chemistry at DuPont began in 1927

Nylon production, 1950s C018 / 0669
Nylon production. Workers operating polymerization autoclaves in a DuPont nylon factory. In these receptacles the chemical process known as polymerization takes place

Nylon toothbrush products, 1930s C018 / 0679
Nylon toothbrush products. Machinery adding nylon bristles to toothbrushes on a factory production line. The machine automatically drills the holes in the handles, inserts the bristles

DuPont Seaford factory site, 1940s C018 / 0627
DuPont Seaford factory site, aerial photograph. Located at Seaford, Delaware, USA, and established in 1939, this was the first nylon yarn factory of the DuPont Company

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"Discovering the Innovations: A Journey through DuPont Company's Legacy" Step back in time and explore the fascinating history of DuPont Company, a trailblazer in scientific advancements. From revolutionizing everyday objects to transforming industries, this renowned company has left an indelible mark on society. In 1939, DuPont unveiled its groundbreaking invention – nylon stockings. These luxurious accessories became an instant sensation after World War II, symbolizing elegance and femininity. The Nylon stockings exhibition showcased their allure and captured the imagination of women worldwide (Nylon stockings exhibition, 1939 C018 / 0643). DuPont's commitment to research was evident throughout its journey. In the 1940s, they pioneered nylon production techniques that forever changed manufacturing processes (Nylon production, 1940s C018 / 0670). Their dedication extended beyond fashion as they delved into agricultural research in 1953, striving to enhance farming practices for a better tomorrow (DuPont and agricultural research, 1953 C019 /1285). The company's relentless pursuit of innovation continued with Teflon research during the same era. This revolutionary non-stick coating transformed cooking experiences around the globe (Teflon research, 1940s C018 /0646). Meanwhile, their tireless efforts also led them to delve into toothbrush technology in the early days of nylon development (Nylon toothbrush research, 1930s C018/0677). DuPont never shied away from challenges; instead it embraced them head-on. During World War II when gunpowder played a crucial role in warfare strategies, the company played its part by providing essential ingredients for this critical resource (Gunpowder ingredients, 1940sC018/0681). Product testing was another area where DuPont excelled. In collaboration with experts, the company ensured quality control while constantly improving their offerings (DuPont and product testing, 1954 C019/1286).