Catalin bottle, 1950-65.
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Model bottle in catalin, used as an aid to bottle design, 1950-1965
Model bottle in Catalin, used as an aid to bottle design, 1950-1965. In 1929, the Catalin Corporation developed a new translucent pigmentation process.When this was combined with phenolic resin a durable, translucent, plastic casting resin called Catalin (pheno formaldehyde) was produced in vibrant colours such as emerald, orange and red.
Details
- Category:
- Glass Technology
- Object Number:
- 1985-166
- type:
- model bottles
- credit:
- United Glass Containers
