Core Record |
| Title |
vesta case |
| Collection |
Museum of Design in Plastics: Arts University College at Bournemouth |
| Date |
circa 1839-1901 |
| Description |
A rectangular vesta case, for storing matches, with striking ridges on one edge. It is made of compression moulded vulcanite and has moulded decoration including a portrait of Queen Victoria. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection. |
| Accession Number |
PHSL : 223 |
| Dimensions |
length 50mm, width 38mm, depth 12mm |
| Materials |
plastic, vulcanite |
| 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 |
