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Ofrex typewriter ribbon box

Side view of a ribbon box showing the smooth surface. Side view of a ribbon box showing the smooth surface. Top view of a ribbon box showing the plain lid. Top view of a ribbon box showing the smooth surfaces. Underside view of a ribbon box showing the moulded inscription.
Side view of a ribbon box showing the smooth surface. Side view of a ribbon box showing the smooth surface. Top view of a ribbon box showing the plain lid. Top view of a ribbon box showing the smooth surfaces. Underside view of a ribbon box showing the moulded inscription.

Classification

Description

A round box, for a typewriter ribbon, with a screw-on lid.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Manufactured for
Ofrex

Inscriptions

moulded: "OFREX. SUPERFINE RIBBON. MADE IN ENGLAND" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 006927

Date

1940 - 1949 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
bakelite - generic term
PF
phenol formaldehyde
Dimensions
Height
25mm
Diameter
67mm

Colour

brown
mottled