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, moulded in mottled green/black phenolic. Lid moulded in raised shallow pyramid form with central raised moulded design of decorative "U"s arranged alternatively one way and then upside down, running in tow parallel rows. Interspersed with decorative small lozenge design. Base rests on raised ridge. Inside of lid marked: "S.A.R.M/UROCLASIO-UROCLASIO M/ ENDENEUTRALIO-LACMIN/ROMA.140". Made in Italy, c.1930.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2005-160
Materials:
phenol formaldehyde
Measurements:
: 1.2598 x 4.7244 x 3.1496 in.; 32 x 120 x 80 mm
type:
cigarette box
credit:
Frangenberg, Tomas