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Black shallow Melaware bowl

Side view of a bowl showing the shallow shape. Top view of a bowl showing the smooth surface. Underside view of a bowl showing the integral foot.
Side view of a bowl showing the shallow shape. Top view of a bowl showing the smooth surface. Underside view of a bowl showing the integral foot.

Classification

Description

A shallow Melaware bowl, 186mm diameter with wide rim, in black compression moulded melamine formaldehyde. This bowl is part of the Melaware range from BIP, circa 1950s.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
BIP

Inscriptions

moulded: "Melaware" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 008017.2

Date

1950 - 1959 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
MF
melamine formaldehyde
Dimensions
Height
27mm
Diameter
185mm

Colour

black