Acrylic ashtray

Description

A circular dish or ashtray manufactured by Borough Polytechnic using compression moulded acrylic, circa 1960s. This ashtray is inscribed 'BOROUGH POLYTECHNIC MADE ON BRIDGE'S MACHINERY'. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

moulded: "'BOROUGH POLYTECNIC MADE ON BRIDGE'S MACINERY'." (upper rim)

Object number

PHSL : 164

Date

1960 - 1969 (circa)

Country

Dimensions
Height
18mm
Diameter
115mm

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