| Reference number | RBO/1/23 |
| Alternative reference number | RBO.1.104 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | 'The China Vernish Brought in By Dr Needham' |
| Date | 4 November 1661 |
| Description | Details about how to make the base varnish, and about how to prepare the wood to be varnished; details about different colours of varnish and about gilding.
See RBO/1/26 (p 112) for Clayton's details about 'China Vernish' |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 2 sides |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
| Related material | See RBO/1/26 (p 112) for Clayton's details about 'China Vernish' |
| Related records in the catalogue | RBC/1/26 |
| RBO/1/26 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA4965 | Needham; Walter (? 1631 - 1691); physician and anatomist | ? 1631 - 1691 |