Collection of digital archive material relating to the development of the Virustatic snood

2021-1653

2011 - 2022

A collection of digital archive material relating to the development of the Virustatic Shield face covering with an anti-viral protein coating which traps and disables certain viruses, by Virustatic and the University of Manchester. The digital archive consists of prototype sketches, lab results, test reports (embargoed), a copy of the US Patent for the Viruferrin™ anti-viral protein, communications documents including graphics showing the face covering in use and explaining how the protein works, logos, marketing photographs, information leaflets and user guide, and a digital copy of a photograph of the inventor’s grandfather, who inspired the technology.

48 born digital files, 1 digitised preservation master file

Born digital files in formats including .png, .jpg, .pdf. Meets SMG acceptable file formats. Meets minimum acceptable technical specifications and embedded descriptive metadata.

The born digital files were created by the company during the development and marketing of the Virustatic Shield face covering. The digital copy of the photograph of Bob Hope, grandfather of and inspiration to the developer of the Viruferrin protein, was created by the Science Museum Group Photo Studio from the original print.

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Open access unless otherwise specified by the IP owner. Access to born-digital files via the SIM Research Centre study area is in development. Remote access is not currently possible.

Copies may be supplied in accordance with current copyright legislation and Science Museum Group terms and conditions.

An artificial system of arrangement has been applied, based on business function.