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Cream Thermos jug

Side view of a jug showing the handle and adhesive label. Side view of a jug showing the handle and adhesive label. Rear view of a jug showing the adhesive label. Front view of a jug showing the bulbous shape. Side view of a jug showing the cork stopper. Top view of a jug showing the acrylic and cork stopper. Top view of a jug showing the acrylic and cork stopper. Underside view of a jug showing the base. Close view of a jug showing the moulded inscription.
Side view of a jug showing the handle and adhesive label. Side view of a jug showing the handle and adhesive label. Rear view of a jug showing the adhesive label. Front view of a jug showing the bulbous shape. Side view of a jug showing the cork stopper. Top view of a jug showing the acrylic and cork stopper. Top view of a jug showing the acrylic and cork stopper. Underside view of a jug showing the base. Close view of a jug showing the moulded inscription.

Classification

Description

A cream coloured vacuum jug made by Thermos, circa 1950s, with a compression moulded Roanoid (urea formaldehyde) outer body and handle and stopper made from clear, colourless acrylic. The body is made in two halves which screw together to allow access to the glass liner. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Thermos

Inscriptions

moulded: "THERMOS (1925) LIMITED. LONDON. MADE IN ENGLAND OF ROANOID" (base)
printed: "THERMOS BRAND. VACUUM VESSEL" (adhesive label on side of body)

Object number

PHSL : X17

Date

1950 - 1959 (circa)

Country

UK

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic
Roanoid - trade name
UF body
urea formaldehyde
PMMA handle and stopper
polymethyl methacrylate
acrylic
glass liner
Dimensions
Width
170mm
Height
200mm
Diameter
130mm

Colour

cream
body
colourless
handle and stopper