Vulcanite rubber plaques made by Thomas Hancock

Made:
circa 1840 in England
maker:
Thomas Hancock

Five early rubber mouldings in frames (2 in one frame), made by Thomas Hancock, c1840.

Five early rubber mouldings in frames (2 in one frame), made by Thomas Hancock, c. 1840.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1935-57
Materials:
vulcanised rubber, glass and passepartout
Measurements:
overall: 176 mm x 125 mm x 14 mm,
type:
vulcanised mouldings and rubber mouldings
credit:
BTR plc

Parts

Vulcanite rubber plaque made by Thomas Hancock

Vulcanite rubber plaque made by Thomas Hancock

Two early rubber mouldings in a frame, made by Thomas Hancock, c1840. One of the mouldings shows a figure in the centre, and the other has a swirly oval design.

Materials:
rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
1935-57/1
type:
rubber moulding
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Vulcanite rubber plaque made by Thomas Hancock

Vulcanite rubber plaque made by Thomas Hancock

Early rubber moulding in a frame, made by Thomas Hancock, c1840. The design shows a figure with four horses and a dog, surrounded by foliage. A caption below the design reads 'early moulding and vulcanising by Thomas Hancock'.

Materials:
rubber (unidentified) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1935-57/2
type:
rubber moulding
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Vulcanite rubber plaque made by Thomas Hancock

Vulcanite rubber plaque made by Thomas Hancock

Early rubber moulding in a frame, made by Thomas Hancock, c1840. The design shows various people, one riding a horse. A caption below the design reads 'early moulding and vulcanising by Thomas Hancock'.

Materials:
rubber (unidentified) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1935-57/3
type:
rubber moulding
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Vulcanite rubber plaque made by Thomas Hancock

Vulcanite rubber plaque made by Thomas Hancock

Early rubber moulding in a frame, made by Thomas Hancock, c1840. The moulding is of a floral design. A caption below the design reads 'early moulding and vulcanising by Thomas Hancock'.

Materials:
rubber (unidentified) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1935-57/4
type:
rubber moulding
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum