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Xylonite dressing table tray

Top view of a tray showing the integral handles. Underside view of a tray showing the integral handles. Side view of a tray showing the shiny surface. Side view of a tray showing the lip running around the edge. Side view of a brush showing the dressing table set.
Top view of a tray showing the integral handles. Underside view of a tray showing the integral handles. Side view of a tray showing the shiny surface. Side view of a tray showing the lip running around the edge. Side view of a brush showing the dressing table set.

Classification

Description

A rectangular dressing table tray made from green coloured imitation shagreen (shark skin) Xylonite, probably by the British Xylonite Co. This tray is part of a set which comprises brush, mirror, boxes and a tray.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
British Xylonite

Object number

AIBDC : 006922.3

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

thermoformed

Material

plastic
Xylonite - trade name
CN
cellulose nitrate
celluloid - generic term
Dimensions
Width
305mm
Height
20mm
Depth
178mm

Colour

green