Classification
Description
A boxed Pyrex brand glass tumbler in a compression moulded melamine formaldehyde handled holder shaped to fit the glass snugly and insulate the hand of the user against extremes of temperature. The box advertises that the tumbler can be used for both hot and cold drinks. Manufactured cira late 1950s by J A Joblings, the holder was moulded by Insulatrs Jarrow Plastics Division. This design was featured at the 1957 British Plastics Exhibition at Olympia.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer
Inscriptions
printed: "JAJ Made in England" (base of tumbler)
Object number
AIBDC : 008228
Date
1957 (circa)
Country
Method
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holder
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glass
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Material
| plastic | holder |
| MF | |
| melamine formaldehyde | |
| glass | tumbler |
| Pyrex - trade name | |
| card | box |
Dimensions
Width
95mm
Height
124mm
Diameter
70mm
Colour
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holder
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illustrated box
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