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This institution also provides a list of works with incomplete provenance during the period 1933-1945.
WHIPPLE MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF SCIENCE
Designated collection
University of Cambridge
Department of History and Philosophy of Science
Free School Lane
Cambridge
CB2 3RH
CONTACT
Dr Liba Taub, Director and Curator
Tel: 01223 334545/330906
Fax: 01223 334554
E-mail: lct1001@cam.ac.uk
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COLLECTION
Scientific instruments, models and apparatus, including sundials, early mathematical, surveying, astronomical and optical instruments, and teaching models.
PROVENANCE RESEARCH
As part of a broader study of Mr Whipple's purchases and the provenance of his collection, the Whipple Museum, with the help of Dr Adam Mosley (Trinity College, Cambridge), conducted a preliminary review of those instruments acquired by Mr Whipple between 1933 and 1953 (the year of his death).
Because of the nature of the material in the collections, it is unlikely that the Whipple Museum holds any spoliated artefacts; our provenance review excluded objects acquired by Mr Whipple prior to 1933 and objects created after 1945.
INFORMATION FOR MAKING GENERAL ENQUIRIES ABOUT COLLECTION
Ms Lisa Newble, Acting Collections Manager
Tel: 01223 331103; fax 01223 334 554
email: ln212@cam.ac.uk
PRESS OFFICE CONTACT DETAILS
Please contact Dr Liba Taub, Director and Curator (details as above).