Swirl effect bowl

Side view of a bowl showing the ribbed design. Top view of a bowl showing the movement of the material. Underside view of a bowl showing the injection gate.
Side view of a bowl showing the ribbed design. Top view of a bowl showing the movement of the material. Underside view of a bowl showing the injection gate.

Description

A large, round bowl, circa early 1950s, made from injection moulded polystyrene with a swirled colouring/pattern, made using a different coloured polystyrene during the injection moulding process. The marks made by the gate, the orifice through which the melted plastic entered the mould cavity, is clearly visible in the centre of the underneath of the bowl.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Object number

AIBDC : 0_6440.1

Date

1950 - 1955 (circa)

Country

Dimensions
Height
70mm
Diameter
230mm

Colour