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Xylonite box

Side view of a powder bowl showing silver coloured knob. Side view of a powder bowl showing striped material. Side view of a powder bowl showing silver coloured knob. Top view of a powder bowl showing the top of the lid. Top view of a powder bowl showing the inside surface of the lid and bowl. Underside view of a powder bowl showing the printed inscription on the base.
Side view of a powder bowl showing silver coloured knob. Side view of a powder bowl showing striped material. Side view of a powder bowl showing silver coloured knob. Top view of a powder bowl showing the top of the lid. Top view of a powder bowl showing the inside surface of the lid and bowl. Underside view of a powder bowl showing the printed inscription on the base.

Classification

Description

A pink powder bowl or trinket box with straight sides, rounded ends, and a chrome plated handle on the lid.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
British Xylonite

Inscriptions

printed: "Halex. Trade Mark. Made in England." (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 006348SA

Date

1938 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

thermoformed
fabricated

Material

plastic
Xylonite - trade name
celluloid - generic term
CN
cellulose nitrate
Dimensions
Width
80mm
Height
50mm
Length
175mm

Colour

pink
silver