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1 — With true "kitchen table" beginnings, Norman Edmund launches his optics mail order business from his NJ apartment
1 — With true "kitchen table" beginnings, Norman Edmund launches his optics mail order business from his NJ apartment
2 — A 1950s Edmund catalog featured telescopes and thousands of products from "America's Greatest Optical Market Place"
2 — A 1950s Edmund catalog featured telescopes and thousands of products from "America's Greatest Optical Market Place"
3 — Edmund Salvage Company offered hobbyists bargain-priced optics and one-of-a-kind war surplus items
3 — Edmund Salvage Company offered hobbyists bargain-priced optics and one-of-a-kind war surplus items
4 — Robert and Norman Edmund inspect scientific microscopes, a popular product line in the 1970's and 80's
4 — Robert and Norman Edmund inspect scientific microscopes, a popular product line in the 1970's and 80's
5 — Edmund Scientific's retail store was an emporium of educational toys and science kits to foster discovery and exploration
5 — Edmund Scientific's retail store was an emporium of educational toys and science kits to foster discovery and exploration
6 — Robert Edmund poses with 1970's retail store items, including metal detectors and collectibles from both World Wars
6 — Robert Edmund poses with 1970's retail store items, including metal detectors and collectibles from both World Wars
7 — A 1993 catalog cover shows the actual lens from the first color camera that went to the moon
7 — A 1993 catalog cover shows the actual lens from the first color camera that went to the moon
8 — EO's current president Samuel Sadoulet (at left) made his first appearance on a 1998 catalog cover as an Optical Engineer
8 — EO's current president Samuel Sadoulet (at left) made his first appearance on a 1998 catalog cover as an Optical Engineer
9 — The 1995 opening of the Pauline Edmund building in Barrington, NJ, named for founder Norman Edmund's wife
9 — The 1995 opening of the Pauline Edmund building in Barrington, NJ, named for founder Norman Edmund's wife
10 — Norman Edmund stands in front of the Edmund Scientific building in Barrington, NJ
10 — Norman Edmund stands in front of the Edmund Scientific building in Barrington, NJ
11 — Edmund Industrial Optics' journey from salvage to space was a magazine cover story in 2001
11 — Edmund Industrial Optics' journey from salvage to space was a magazine cover story in 2001
12 — Employees break ground for an expansion at Edmund Scientific's headquarters
12 — Employees break ground for an expansion at Edmund Scientific's headquarters
13 — Famous 1970's Light Show at Edmund Scientific Retail Store
13 — Famous 1970's Light Show at Edmund Scientific Retail Store
14 — 1976 Edmund Scientific ad translated into Japanese
14 — 1976 Edmund Scientific ad translated into Japanese
15 — As a young boy, Robert Edmund posed in a telescope photograph
15 — As a young boy, Robert Edmund posed in a telescope photograph
16 — Norman Edmund holds the microphone for son Robert at a store event
16 — Norman Edmund holds the microphone for son Robert at a store event
17 — Actual working Japanese submarine periscope let store customers view the Barrington countryside
17 — Actual working Japanese submarine periscope let store customers view the Barrington countryside
18 — Sign advertising 4,000 unusual bargains goes up in front of the Edmund Scientific Factory Store
18 — Sign advertising 4,000 unusual bargains goes up in front of the Edmund Scientific Factory Store
19 — Original Edmund Salvage panel truck used to transport surplus optics
19 — Original Edmund Salvage panel truck used to transport surplus optics
20 — Edmund Scientific storefront in the 80's. Astronomical Star Parties were held here.
20 — Edmund Scientific storefront in the 80's. Astronomical Star Parties were held here.
21 — An Edmund catalog from the mid-1960s uses a hexagon design to connect Science, Math and Optics
21 — An Edmund catalog from the mid-1960s uses a hexagon design to connect Science, Math and Optics
22 — The 1971 Edmund catalog lists Space as one its major categories following the Moon landing
22 — The 1971 Edmund catalog lists Space as one its major categories following the Moon landing
23 — Alternate Energy and Psychology found their way into the Edmund catalog in the mid-70s
23 — Alternate Energy and Psychology found their way into the Edmund catalog in the mid-70s
24 — Edmund celebrated "200 Years of Science & Freedom" during the country's bicentennial year
24 — Edmund celebrated "200 Years of Science & Freedom" during the country's bicentennial year
25 — The iconic Astroscan Telescope was featured on more catalog covers than any other product
25 — The iconic Astroscan Telescope was featured on more catalog covers than any other product
26 — An Edmund Scientific industrial catalog in 1984 contained products for OEMs and R&D
26 — An Edmund Scientific industrial catalog in 1984 contained products for OEMs and R&D
27 — As Edmund celebrated 45 years in 1987, Marisa Edmund (center) appeared on the cover of the Hobbyist catalog
27 — As Edmund celebrated 45 years in 1987, Marisa Edmund (center) appeared on the cover of the Hobbyist catalog
28 — Robert Edmund and the refurbished 1949 Dodge Panel Truck restored for EO's 75th Anniversary
28 — Robert Edmund and the refurbished 1949 Dodge Panel Truck restored for EO's 75th Anniversary
29 — Almost as popular as the catalog itself were Edmund's instruction booklets on how to build optical devices
29 — Almost as popular as the catalog itself were Edmund's instruction booklets on how to build optical devices
30 — Prisms salvaged from tank periscopes were sold as classroom demonstration devices
30 — Prisms salvaged from tank periscopes were sold as classroom demonstration devices
31 — Robert Edmund observes assembly and inspection of a Telecentric imaging lens
31 — Robert Edmund observes assembly and inspection of a Telecentric imaging lens
32 — Edmund Scientific supplied teaching aids and instructives to schools and educators from a 1960's catalog
32 — Edmund Scientific supplied teaching aids and instructives to schools and educators from a 1960's catalog
33 — One of the many neighborhood garages Norman Edmund used to store surplus optics in the 1940's
33 — One of the many neighborhood garages Norman Edmund used to store surplus optics in the 1940's
34 — Edmund Scientific telescopes, on display in the retail store, were a popular holiday gift in the 1970's
34 — Edmund Scientific telescopes, on display in the retail store, were a popular holiday gift in the 1970's
35 — Following his retirement from Edmund Scientific, Norman Edmund authored publications on the Scientific Method
35 — Following his retirement from Edmund Scientific, Norman Edmund authored publications on the Scientific Method
36 — Norman Edmund attempts the very first "selfie"
36 — Norman Edmund attempts the very first "selfie"
37 — Inspired by Salvador Dali, Norman Edmund (second from left) introduced Moire patterns to the catalog in the 1960's
37 — Inspired by Salvador Dali, Norman Edmund (second from left) introduced Moire patterns to the catalog in the 1960's
38 — A 1977 catalog featured products for lab experimentation, weather monitoring, inner and outer space exploration
38 — A 1977 catalog featured products for lab experimentation, weather monitoring, inner and outer space exploration
39 — "Scientifics" mini experiment kits offered an all-in-one affordable way to learn about science fundamentals
39 — "Scientifics" mini experiment kits offered an all-in-one affordable way to learn about science fundamentals
40 — The original Edmund Scientific building sat in an open area in Barrington, NJ across from an air strip
40 — The original Edmund Scientific building sat in an open area in Barrington, NJ across from an air strip
41 — Lens kits and illustrated idea books for what to make with them from a 1950's catalog
41 — Lens kits and illustrated idea books for what to make with them from a 1950's catalog
42 — Edmund Scientific makes it into pop culture history
42 — Edmund Scientific makes it into pop culture history
43 — Robert Edmund joined Edmund Scientific in 1970 and expanded the product line to include industrial components
43 — Robert Edmund joined Edmund Scientific in 1970 and expanded the product line to include industrial components
44 — Edmund Rainbow Showplace exhibit at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair featured large panel diffraction grating replica
44 — Edmund Rainbow Showplace exhibit at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair featured large panel diffraction grating replica
45 — A Star is Born - the Astroscan wide-field telescope debuts and wins an Industrial Design Award in 1976
45 — A Star is Born - the Astroscan wide-field telescope debuts and wins an Industrial Design Award in 1976
46 — A 1982 catalog translated into Japanese; at that time products were sold through a Japan distributor
46 — A 1982 catalog translated into Japanese; at that time products were sold through a Japan distributor
47 — In 1999 Edmund launched its first Electronic Imaging guide, combining products and useful background information
47 — In 1999 Edmund launched its first Electronic Imaging guide, combining products and useful background information
48 — Themed kits consisting of popular science toys were best sellers, as featured on this 1989 Edmund Scientific catalog
48 — Themed kits consisting of popular science toys were best sellers, as featured on this 1989 Edmund Scientific catalog
49 — A reminder from Norman Edmund to his staff in 1946 to always think of the customer
49 — A reminder from Norman Edmund to his staff in 1946 to always think of the customer
50 — A $1.00 tank prism from Edmund Salvage could help you view a black & white television in color
50 — A $1.00 tank prism from Edmund Salvage could help you view a black & white television in color
51 — EO used a restored Dodge panel truck and nostalgic pictures to celebrate its 75th Anniversary at Photonics West 2017
51 — EO used a restored Dodge panel truck and nostalgic pictures to celebrate its 75th Anniversary at Photonics West 2017
52 — The 2017 Edmund Optics catalog paid homage to founder Norman Edmund and his legacy
52 — The 2017 Edmund Optics catalog paid homage to founder Norman Edmund and his legacy