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[[1940 Taylor Instrument Catalog|Taylor Instruments: Catalog Part 5000 (1940 Edition)]]
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'''Year:''' 1940 &bull; '''Pages:''' ~76 &bull; '''Format:''' Embedded Interactive Reader &bull; '''Includes:''' 1941 Price Schedule
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Comprehensive commercial catalog covering Taylor's industrial mercury-in-glass thermometers, temperature regulators, barometers, hydrometers, and laboratory testing equipment on the eve of World War II. Features full cutaway diagrams, bulb fittings, and ordering specifications.
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<strong style="color: #14153a;">Year:</strong> 1913 &bull; <strong style="color: #14153a;">Publisher:</strong> The H&M Division / Taylor Instrument Companies &bull; <strong style="color: #8a6414;">Status:</strong> Physical Copy En Route
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Early industrial catalog published by the Hohmann & Maurer (H&M) Division of Taylor Instrument Companies, Rochester, N.Y. Highlights early Tycos recording thermometers, industrial index gauges, bulb types, and factory temperature monitoring systems on the eve of World War I.
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== Book Archive ==
== Book Archive ==

Latest revision as of 22:37, 26 October 2026

Taylor Instrument Companies Catalogs & Price Lists
A historical archive of commercial catalogs, industrial bulletins, consumer handbooks, and price schedules issued by Taylor Instrument Companies and its Tycos subsidiaries. Essential reference material for dating instruments, identifying model revisions, and tracing product lines.

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Recording & Index Thermometers (1913 Edition)

Year: 1913 • Publisher: The H&M Division / Taylor Instrument Companies • Status: Physical Copy En Route

Early industrial catalog published by the Hohmann & Maurer (H&M) Division of Taylor Instrument Companies, Rochester, N.Y. Highlights early Tycos recording thermometers, industrial index gauges, bulb types, and factory temperature monitoring systems on the eve of World War I.

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Book Archive

Year Title / Edition Product Scope / Focus Reader Type Access
1908 Weather and weather instruments Industrial thermometers, hydrometers, regulators & lab ware Internet Archive View Book →
1919 Thermometers, Hydrometers, Barometers... For use with a 1919 Taylor Catalog. Internet Archive View Book →
ca. 1950s Taylor Industrial Process Control Systems Pneumatic controllers, Fulscope recorders & valves Pending Scan In Archival Prep


Catalog Archive

Year Title / Edition Product Scope / Focus Reader Type Access
1926 Scientific Instruments: S. & M. Tycos Aneroid barometers, compasses, altimeters & weather guides Internet Archive View Catalog →
1940 A Catalog of Taylor Instruments Industrial thermometers, hydrometers, regulators & lab ware Internet Archive View Catalog →
ca. 1950s Taylor Industrial Process Control Systems Pneumatic controllers, Fulscope recorders & valves Pending Scan In Archival Prep

Researching Instruments by Catalog

  • Matching Model Numbers: Taylor catalog numbers often appeared stamped directly onto instrument scale plates or backings.
  • Tycos vs. Taylor Branding: Catalogs printed before approximately 1932 prominently use the Tycos trade name, while post-1932 publications transition back to the parent Taylor banner.
  • Looking for Patents & Inventions? Check the related Instruments documentation or browse our curated Bookmarks for links to historical patent databases.

Have a Catalog to Share?

Do you own an original Taylor or Tycos trade catalog, promotional pamphlet, or parts list? High-resolution scans or loan offers for archival scanning help expand this research index. Please start a discussion on the forum or contact a site administrator.