Rough sawn amber coloured Catalin sample

Side view of a sample of catalin showing the height of the sheet. Side view of a sample of catalin showing the height of the sheet. Top view of a sample of catalin showing the smooth surface. Underside view of a sample of catalin showing the smooth surface.
Side view of a sample of catalin showing the height of the sheet. Side view of a sample of catalin showing the height of the sheet. Top view of a sample of catalin showing the smooth surface. Underside view of a sample of catalin showing the smooth surface.
Details
Object number
AIBDC : 007476
Country
UK
Date
1930 - 1939 (circa)

Classification

Description

A section of rough sawn amber coloured Catalin 7mm sheet, unpolished.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Dimensions
Width
150mm
Depth
7mm
Length
127mm
Method
cast
Material
plastic
Catalin - trade name
phenolic resin
PF
phenol formaldehyde
bakelite - generic term
Colour
yellow