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Magnetic table brush

Side view of a table brush showing the striped top section. Side view of a table brush showing the striped top section. Side view of a table brush showing the striped top section. Side view of a table brush showing the striped top section. Top view of a table brush showing the moulded inscription. Underside view of a table brush showing the deep ridges on the base.
Side view of a table brush showing the striped top section. Side view of a table brush showing the striped top section. Side view of a table brush showing the striped top section. Side view of a table brush showing the striped top section. Top view of a table brush showing the moulded inscription. Underside view of a table brush showing the deep ridges on the base.

Classification

Description

A hand held RIL magnetic brush made in two parts, the upper section being made from a thin sheet of cream coloured thermoformed cellulose nitrate. The lower section is dark brown in colour and has a series of six deep ridges running along the length of the brush and is also made of thermoformed cellulose nitrate.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Manufactured for
R.I.L.

Inscriptions

moulded: "RIL Magnetic brush" (upper surface)

Object number

AIBDC : 007075

Date

1940 - 1960 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

thermoformed

Material

plastic
CN
cellulose nitrate
Dimensions
Width
60mm
Height
35mm
Length
85mm

Colour

cream
brown