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Cream and green coloured dressing table pot

Side view of a lidded pot showing the marble colouring. Side view of a lidded pot showing the marble colouring. Underside view of a lidded pot showing the integral foot. Top view of a lidded pot showing the smooth lid. Side view of a lidded pot showing the base and top separately. Top view of a lidded pot showing the base and top separately.
Side view of a lidded pot showing the marble colouring. Side view of a lidded pot showing the marble colouring. Underside view of a lidded pot showing the integral foot. Top view of a lidded pot showing the smooth lid. Side view of a lidded pot showing the base and top separately. Top view of a lidded pot showing the base and top separately.

Classification

Description

A cream and green coloured dressing table pot or powder bowl from the 1930s. This circular ridged container has a similar shaped push on lid, both parts are made of compression moulded urea formaldehyde. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

PHSL : 156

Date

1930 (circa)

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
UF
urea formaldehyde
Dimensions
Height
65mm
Diameter
90mm

Colour

cream
green