The Polythene Story, Frank Bebbington

Made:
circa 1967
maker:
Frank Bebbington

The Polythene Story/Frank Bebbington. [ca.1967. "A comprehensive. detailed history of the discovery of polythene and its early development". 16p. ts. With summary (3p. ts.) of important events]

Details

Category:
Archive
Object Number:
1995-8
Measurements:
29.5cm.
type:
typescript
credit:
Bebbington, Frank

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