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Yellow Melaware tea plate

Side view of a plate showing the smooth rise up to the edge from the centre. Top view of a plate showing the circular shape. Underside view of a plate showing the integral foot.
Side view of a plate showing the smooth rise up to the edge from the centre. Top view of a plate showing the circular shape. Underside view of a plate showing the integral foot.

Classification

Description

A medium sized yellow tea plate made from compression moulded melamine formaldehyde. This plate is part of the Melaware range from BIP, circa 1950s.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
BIP

Inscriptions

moulded: "Melaware" (base)

Object number

AIBDC : 008020.1

Date

1950 - 1959 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
MF
melamine formaldehyde
Dimensions
Height
20mm
Diameter
214mm

Colour

yellow