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Bakelite coffin, 1938.
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Picture Number:10276584
Credit:Science Museum/Science & Society Picture Library
Description:
Coffin made from woodflour filled phenol formaldehyde resin, made in 1938, believed to be largest phenolic moulding, made in UK. Lid broken.
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Object Number: 1985-180
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Date Made: 1938
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Maker: Doleman, James
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Place of Production: World > Europe > United Kingdom > England
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In Collection of: Science Museum
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Subject(s) > Trade & Industry > Plastics
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