Core Record |
| Title |
injection moulding |
| Collection |
Museum of Design in Plastics: Arts University College at Bournemouth |
| Manufacturer |
British Geon |
| Date |
circa 1950-1959 |
| Description |
A short length of circular-section tubing, the inside reinforced with a helical rib like a screw thread, believed to be the first of its kind. According to PHS documentation it was made on a Francis Shaw hand machine and demonstrated at the British Industries Fair. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection. |
| Accession Number |
PHSL : 11 |
| Dimensions |
length 50mm, diameter 30mm |
| Materials |
plastic, PVC, polyvinyl chloride |
| 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 |
injection moulded |
