Core Record |
| Title |
Darn-A-Lite |
| Collection |
Museum of Design in Plastics: Arts University College at Bournemouth |
| Manufacturer |
Darn-A-Lite |
| Date |
1940-1949 |
| Description |
A dark brown and pale green illuminated sock darner from the 1940s. This mushroom shaped darning aid has a phenol formaldehyde handle, whilst the green urea formaldehyde top shields a battery operated bulb. |
| Accession Number |
AIBDC : 0_6395 |
| Dimensions |
length 120mm, width 80mm |
| Materials |
plastic, PF, phenol formaldehyde, bakelite - generic term, UF, urea formaldehyde |
| Notes |
Everyday objects, such as those in this collection, are sometimes difficult to research. If you have any information about this object please contact the museum on modip@aub.ac.uk. |
| Rights |
MoDiP has done its utmost to obtain clearance from all IPR holders before adding images to this catalogue, if you believe that any image has been used without permission please contact us on modip@aub.ac.uk. |
| Method |
compression moulded |
| Object Type |
darning aid |
