Coil of thread

Made:
circa 1945
Coil of thread, possibly nylon

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Coil of thread, possibly nylon
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Coil of thread, possibly nylon. Labelled (in pencil): "Sample 1/23/B" in envelope marked "Imperial Chemical Industies Limited, Alkali Division, Northwich; (in ink) 1/23/C; (in pencil) "M3649/45 (underlined) Ov. diameter .007 ins Bk pl. 316 K8/cm2 % Extension 20".

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1999-63
Materials:
nylon? and paper
Measurements:
overall: 3 x 65 mm
type:
nylon? thread
credit:
Alty, J.