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Box NRI2/8/20/1/1-5

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Contains 6 Results:

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Geometry set from Oundle School, c.1913

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/20/1
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

These are objects collected by, given to, or worn by Joseph Needham, Dorothy Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen. Objects given to the Needham Research Institute are catalogued as NRI 1

Dates: c.1913
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Wooden box containing a geometry drafting set, c.1913

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/20/1/1
Scope and Contents

The surname ‘Needham’ is engraved in capital letters on a brass plate on the lid. The box has two layers and the top wooden tray can be removed by lifting fabric tabs at the side.

Dates: c.1913
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Large wooden ruler advertising Pears’ soap, c.1913

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/20/1/2
Scope and Contents

The ruler has calendars dated 1913-15 printed on the back.

Dates: c.1913
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4 small wooden triangles, c.1913

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/20/1/3
Scope and Contents

Three of the triangles have engraved or handwritten the identification ‘N.N.’, ‘N.J.T.M. Needham’, or ‘N.J.T.M. Needham Grafton House’.

Dates: c.1913
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Large plastic 45 Astonmanda triangle, c.1913

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/20/1/4
Scope and Contents

The triangle has no ruler markings, but has a small hole cut in the centre.

Dates: c.1913
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2 small plastic protractors, c.1913

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Reference Code: GBR/1928/NRI/NRI2/8/20/1/5
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

These are objects collected by, given to, or worn by Joseph Needham, Dorothy Needham and Lu Gwei-Djen. Objects given to the Needham Research Institute are catalogued as NRI 1

Dates: c.1913