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Boxes, tins and canisters for cigars, chocolates, tea, stationery, hosiery and photographic supplies, c.1950s-1990s

 Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/22

Scope and Contents

Joseph Needham used these boxes to store currency, photographs, photographic plates, medals and 'finished cheques'. Many boxes have his annotations on the outside.

Dates

  • Creation: c.1950s-1990s

Extent

6 archive box(es) : Wood, cardboard, paper and metal.

Language of Materials

English

Chinese

Appraisal

Duplicate boxes were removed, and the best example of each design was selected.

Repository Details

Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository

Contact:
Needham Research Institute
8 Sylvester Road
Cambridge CB3 9AF United Kingdom
+441223 762157