Triangular polythene medallion

Made:
1938 in Northwich, Winnington and Wallerscote
Triangular medallion made from the first ton of polyethylene Pill box made from the first pound of polyethylene by Imperial

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Triangular medallion made from the first ton of polyethylene
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Pill box made from the first pound of polyethylene by Imperial
Science Museum Group Collection
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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)

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1995-85
Materials:
polyethylene (polythene)
type:
medals and polyethylene
credit:
Bebbington, Frank