Beatl lunch box

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Side view of a box showing the moulded decoration. Side view of a box showing the moulded decoration. Side view of a box showing the moulded decoration. Side view of a box showing the lid and base separate. Top view of a box showing the inside surfaces. Side view of a box showing the lid and base separate. Close view of a box showing the moulded inscription.

Classification

Description

A picnic food container with a close 'sealing' lid. The close fit of the lid shows highly skilled toolmaking by the manufacturer.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Brookes, Arnold
Manufacturer
Brookes & Adams

Inscriptions

moulded: "Bandalasta ware. Regd BCM/Banda 128. Made in England of Beatl" (inside lid)

Object number

AIBDC : 006368SA

Date

1927 - 1932 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
Beatl - trade name
UF
urea formaldehyde
Dimensions
Width
130mm
Length
140mm

Colour

cream
green
black