Exhibit at Harvard's Collection of Historical Scientific Instruments showcases the tools that powered Revolutionary America.
An air pump from 1770.Photos by Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer
Christy DeSmith
Harvard Staff Writer
June 4, 2026
3 min read
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