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.

Classification

Description

A section of rough sawn amber coloured Catalin 7mm sheet, unpolished.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 007476

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

cast

Material

plastic
Catalin - trade name
phenolic resin
PF
phenol formaldehyde
bakelite - generic term
Dimensions
Width
150mm
Depth
7mm
Length
127mm

Colour

yellow