Leaf shaped Catalin sample

Side view of a sample of catalin showing the sawn edge.

Rear view of a sample of catalin showing the smooth surface.

Side view of a sample of catalin showing the leaf shape.

Top view of a sample of catalin showing the length of the sample.

Underside view of a sample of catalin showing the length of the sample.

Classification

Description

A cut cross section sample of Catalin in the shape of a leaf. One end of the sample is rough sawn, the other end has B.P.312 stamped in the centre.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Inscriptions

stamped: "B.P.312" (one end)

Object number

AIBDC : 007466

Rights

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Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Country

Method

cast

cut

Material

plastic

Catalin - trade name

phenolic resin

phenol formaldehyde

bakelite - generic term

Dimensions

Width

34mm

Depth

55mm

Length

82mm

Colour

orange