Phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite) cigarette box

Phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite) cigarette box, rectangular, resting on four round feet, moulded in imitation walnut (dark brown/brown) phenolic, lid decorated with raised moulded design of two pairs of three parallel vertical lines running to central circle, Art Deco design, European, 1930-1935

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2005-156
Materials:
phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite) and steel (metal)
Measurements:
overall: 53 mm x 170 mm x 90 mm, 0.1705kg
type:
cigarette box
credit:
Frangenberg, Tomas