Bakelite coffin, England, 1938
Coffin without lid, made from woodflour filled phenol formaldehyde resin, designed by James Doleman and made by the Ultralite Casket Co Ltd, Stalybridge, England in 1938. Believed to be largest phenolic moulding, made in UK.
- Measurements:
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overall: 340 mm x 1870 mm x 515 mm, Wt. 41.5kg
- Materials:
- phenol formaldehyde (bakelite)
- Object Number:
- 1985-180/1
- type:
- coffin