Moulded round box

Side view of a round phenol formaldehyde box showing the plain sides and decorative mound on the lid. Top view of a round phenol formaldehyde box showing the plain sides and decorative mound on the lid. Top view of a round phenol formaldehyde box showing the lid leaning against the pot to expose the inside surface of the base. Side view of a round phenol formaldehyde box showing the lid leaning against the pot to expose the inside surface of the top. Underside view of a round phenol formaldehyde box on its top showing the simple moulded foot running around the edge of the base.  The lid is next to the pot and showing its inside surface.
Side view of a round phenol formaldehyde box showing the plain sides and decorative mound on the lid. Top view of a round phenol formaldehyde box showing the plain sides and decorative mound on the lid. Top view of a round phenol formaldehyde box showing the lid leaning against the pot to expose the inside surface of the base. Side view of a round phenol formaldehyde box showing the lid leaning against the pot to expose the inside surface of the top. Underside view of a round phenol formaldehyde box on its top showing the simple moulded foot running around the edge of the base.  The lid is next to the pot and showing its inside surface.

Description

This object is showing signs of deterioration, but it will remain as part of the museum collection for a study to be made of its condition over time. Due to its unstable nature we regret that it is not available for loan but may be viewed in the museum on request. A round, green, compression moulded phenol formaldehyde box with a moulded lid and dating from the 1940s.
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Object number

AIBDC : 000117

Date

1940 - 1949 (circa)

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