Large umbrella for use with Stephen Hawking's wheelchair

Large umbrella for use with Stephen Hawking's wheelchair (umbrella) Large umbrella for use with Stephen Hawking's wheelchair (umbrella) Large umbrella for use with Stephen Hawking's wheelchair (umbrella) Large umbrella for use with Stephen Hawking's wheelchair (umbrella)

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Blue umbrella

As many British workplaces, Stephen Hawking's office includes some umbrellas. Two are standard-sized, for use by colleagues and visitors. A third one is is larger, and acquaintances confirm that one was for Stephen himself when outdoors on his wheelchair.

Details

Category:
Stephen Hawking Office
Collection:
Stephen Hawking’s Office
Object Number:
2021-561/686
Materials:
wood (unidentified), metal (unknown), plastic (unidentified) and textile
Measurements:
overall: 1022 mm x 90 mm x 50 mm, .63 kg
type:
umbrella
credit:
Accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by H M Government from the Estate of Stephen Hawking and allocated to the Science Museum, 2021