Piece of wood inscribed “Never Give Up Hope"

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Small piece of wood inscribed “Never Give Up Hope” in presentation box, by Della Kaur, Cambridge.

In addition to photographs, all of the walls and surfaces of Stephen Hawking's office were covered in posters, customized framed gifts and artwork, which together represent over two hundred items. Their location shifted with some frequency, and some items were circulated in and out, but there remained a consistent sample from throughout his professional life. Some of the older items, having hung for many decades on several of his office spaces, show considerable fading caused by sunlight.

Details

Category:
Stephen Hawking Office
Collection:
Stephen Hawking’s Office
Object Number:
2021-561/396
Materials:
wood (unidentified), silk, paper (fibre product) and cardboard
type:
ornament 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

Parts

Small piece of wood inscribed �Never Give Up Hope�

Small piece of wood inscribed “Never Give Up Hope”, by Della Kaur, Cambridge.

Measurements:
overall: 50 mm x 53 mm x 11 mm, .0012 kg
Materials:
wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
2021-561/396/1
type:
ornament
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

White jewellery box for small piece of wood inscribed "Never Give Up Hope"

White jewellery box for small piece of wood inscribed "Never Give Up Hope", by Della Kaur, Cambridge.

Materials:
silk and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
2021-561/396/2
type:
box - container
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Blue box

Blue box, containing piece of paper "Do not move without consulting Neal Shearer..." and letter to Hawking family from Aya Abu Kishik, includes picture of wooden token "Never give up hope" which is also part of this collection.

Measurements:
overall: 65 mm x 360 mm x 245 mm, .24 kg
Materials:
cardboard and paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
2021-561/396/3
type:
document
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum