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Mottled brown rectangular block of Raw Leaf Gutta Percha, manufactured on Telcon Plastics Ltd.'s plantation in Malaya during the Japanese occupation, 1942-1945.
Bakelite pin tray with hinged lid in the company's trefoil shape, c. 1950
Three spools of polyethylene terephthalate filaments produced at the Chemical Research Laboratory, Teddington (D.S.I.R) in 1943-44
Dial telephone, dial marked with letters and numerals, c. 1930
Triangular medallion made from the first ton of polyethylene produced at ICI, Wallerscote, in December, 1938. Medallion marked `DEC.1938 WALLERSCOTE', attached to metal clip marked `FB' (Frank Bebbington)
Plant pot made from polypropylene reclaimed from process scrap from the fibre industry. Collected by S. Mossman at "Interplas" (NEC, Birmingham), 1990.
Visor in polycarbonate, 1975
Copper alloys have a unique combination of characteristics.They have high thermal and electrical conductivity, high corrosion resistance and high ductility and formability, as well as attractive colours. The best known copper alloys are the brasses w
Meteors are solid bodies from outer space. They become incandescent on entering the Earth's atmosphere producing "shooting stars", owing to frictional forces. Small meteors burn up completely but some of the larger ones survive and fall to Earth as m
Bullet and stab resistant vest, worn under clothing by Metropolitan Police. This vest is designed to be worn by a woman.