Membership card of the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia
- Made:
- 1981 in Philadelphia
- maker:
- The Franklin Institute
Membership card in envelope for the Franklin Institute. Made by the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia in 1981. Given to Stephen Hawking as an honorary member in 1981 along with the Franklin Medal.
Stephen Hawking's office did not contain scientific awards, medals or insignias. These were largely kept at home (perhaps due to their value). A selection of there were part of the office acquisition and constitute a sample of his most significant scientific achievements, as well as overlapping social and political causes.
Details
- Category:
- Stephen Hawking Office
- Collection:
- Stephen Hawking’s Office
- Object Number:
- 2021-561/15
- Materials:
- paper (fibre product) and plastic (unidentified)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 83 mm x 107 mm
- type:
- membership card and envelope
- credit:
- Accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by H M Government from the Estate of Stephen Hawking and allocated to the Science Museum, 2021
