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Pin box with hinged lid

Top view of a pin box showing the silver mount. Top view of a pin box showing the interior. Underside view of a pin box showing the hinge. Underside view of a pin box showing the base. Side view of a pin box showing the mottled colouring. Side view of a pin box showing the mottled colouring. Side view of a pin box showing the mottled colouring. Side view of a pin box showing the mottled colouring.
Top view of a pin box showing the silver mount. Top view of a pin box showing the interior. Underside view of a pin box showing the hinge. Underside view of a pin box showing the base. Side view of a pin box showing the mottled colouring. Side view of a pin box showing the mottled colouring. Side view of a pin box showing the mottled colouring. Side view of a pin box showing the mottled colouring.

Classification

Description

A pin box thermoformed from sheet cellulose nitrate with a hinged lid. The box is divided into two compartments and the lid has a riveted word 'Pins' in hallmarked silver.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 006987SA

Date

1904 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

thermoformed
fabricated
divider

Material

plastic
celluloid - generic term
CN
cellulose nitrate
metal
silver
Dimensions
Width
85mm
Height
15mm
Depth
65mm

Colour

green
translucent
brown
white