The Robert A. Heinlein memorial award, in wooden box

Made:
2012 in Texas
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Stephen Hawking Estate/Science Museum Group
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Stephen Hawking Estate/Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Robert A. Heinlein memorial award in wooden box, presented by the National Space Society, 2012.

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:
2021-561/365
Materials:
mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy), metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 203 mm x 383 mm x 303 mm,
type:
awards and box - container
credit:
Accepted in lieu of Inheritance Tax by H M Government from the Estate of Stephen Hawking and allocated to the Science Museum, 2021

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Robert A. Heinlein memorial award

Robert A. Heinlein memorial award

Robert A. Heinlein memorial award, presented by the National Space Society, 2012. Award is in form of a miniature brass cannon, on mahogany base.

Measurements:
overall: 212 mm x 343 mm x 239 mm, 6.11 kg
Materials:
mahogany (wood) , brass (copper, zinc alloy) and metal (unknown)
Object Number:
2021-561/365/1
type:
awards
Wooden box for Robert A. Heinlein memorial award

Wooden box for Robert A. Heinlein memorial award

Wooden box for Robert A. Heinlein memorial award, presented by the National Space Society, 2012.

Measurements:
overall: 203 mm x 383 mm x 303 mm, 3.035 kg
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Object Number:
2021-561/365/2
type:
box - container
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum