Phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite) cigarette box

Phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite)  cigarette box, rectangular

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Phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite) cigarette box, rectangular
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Phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite) cigarette box, rectangular, with chrome steel lid. Base made of imitation walnut (brown/black) phenolic. Stepped vertical design at corners (Art Deco). 1920s-1930s. Made by Frank Godden Ltd, London, England. Base inscribed with "F.G.PHILABOX/FRANK GODDEN LTD/ 359 STRAND, LONDON/F.G.SERIES NO.15"; black print on gold ground.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2005-151
Materials:
phenol formaldehyde and steel
Measurements:
: 1.9685 x 5.1181 x 5.9055 in.; 50 x 130 x 150 mm
type:
cigarette box
credit:
Frangenberg, Tomas