1 gyroscope and 2 bases made in Sichuan, China, c.1950s-1970s
Scope and Contents
The gyroscope and bases are held in a wooden box with a label written on paper glued to the lid: 'Science Department. Parcel No. A 116. Gyrosope and Inertia Apparatus from Szechuan Provincial Bureau of Scientific Instruments.' The lid is detached from the box.
Dates
- Creation: c.1950s-1970s
Conditions Governing Access
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Extent
5 object(s) : Metal, wood and paper.
Dimensions
Gyroscope 8 x 8 x 10 cm, bases 8 x 10 cm and box 11 x 18.5 x 11 cm
Repository Details
Part of the Needham Research Institute Repository
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