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
Library@nri.cam.ac.uk
Needham Research Institute
8 Sylvester Road
Cambridge CB3 9AF United Kingdom
+441223 762157
Library@nri.cam.ac.uk