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H4835 Set 3 photographic dishes, 1 shower head, plastic, maker unknown, [Australia], 1945-1946


H4341 Block of Stevolite, made by [Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest], New South Wales, Australia, 1941


H4411 Specimen, illustrating the manufacture of Stevolite, calico, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1942


H4413 Specimen, illustrating the manufacture of Stevolite, calico / resin, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1942


H4488 Moulded plastics, plastic / phenol formaldehyde, made by Nally Limited, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1923-1942.


H4990 Exhibit illustrating the manufacture of Plastic Printing Plates and rubber stamps from plastic, 'Bakelite', 'Vinylite', made by Bakelite Corporation, USA, 1949


H5409-13 H5409-13 'Harlequin Ware' plate, 'Duperite', plastic, made by Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty. Ltd, Australia, 1930-1934


H4632 Plastic containers (5?), 'Diakon' mouldings, polymethyl methacrylate, made by Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd, Australia, 1944


H4529 Roadside reflector, polymethyl methacrylate, made by Diecasters Ltd, Australia, 1943


H4920 Plastic samples and drying oils (4), 'styrene resin', polydichlorostyrene moulding powder / oil / glass, made by Dow Chemical Company, USA, 1948


H4880 Plastic samples (3?), 'Saran' pipe, polyvinylidene chloride, made by Dow Chemical Company, Michigan, United Sates of America, 1945


H3718 Raw materials and samples, plastic, made by Beetle Products Company, England, 1934


H4412 Specimen, illustrating the manufacture of Stevolite, resin / alcoholic solution, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1942


H5289 Corrugated sheet of fibreglass, 'Sarolite', polyester resin / glass fibre, made by [Richard Scandrett & Co Pty Ltd], [Australia], 1954


H5119 Sample of synthetic fibre 'Dynel', acrylonitrile, made by [Robert Bryce and Co Pty Ltd], [USA], 1949-1950


H4748 Sample of urea-formaldehyde insulating material, 'Bumaxit', maker unknown, Switzerland, 1946


H4966 Samples of synthetic fibre, 'Terylene', made by Imperial Chemical Industries, England, 1949


H4647 Rubber specimens, H4647 Rubber specimens, 'Thiokol', polysulphide rubber, made by Gollin & Co, Australia, 1944


H4851 Samples of Polyvinyl Upholstery cloth, "Synthede", "Rexine", "Vynide", made by Armonde Ltd, Leather Cloth Co. Ltd, and Imperial Chemical Industries, [England], 1947


H4971 Samples of Vinamold, hot melt compound, made by Vinyl Products Ltd, England, 1949


H4418 Laminated slabs (2), Stevolite, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1942


H4459 Aircraft generator parts (5), plastic, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1942


H4454 Aircraft indicator lamp with cover, polystyrene synthetic resin / metal, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1942 H4454 Aircraft indicator lamp with cover, polystyrene synthetic resin / metal, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1942


H4456 Aircraft indicator lamps, polystyrene resin, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1942 H4456 Aircraft indicator lamps, polystyrene resin, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1942


H4455 Aircraft lamp covers, polystyrene, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1942 H4455 Aircraft lamp covers, polystyrene, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1942


H4460 Aircraft meter bobbin, plastic, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1942


H4458 Aircraft navigation lights (2) and casing parts (4), [Bakelite / styrene], made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1942 H4458 Aircraft navigation lights (2) and casing parts (4), [Bakelite / styrene], made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1942


H4457 Aircraft ten point electrical connection, [Bakelite], made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1942


H4453 Aircraft washers, cellulose acetate, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1942


H4375 Advertising display, H4375 Advertising display, 'Carstair's White Seal', plastic / metal, maker unknown, probably made in the United States of America, 1935-1942.


H4146 Artificial flowers (22), H4146 Artificial flowers (22), 'Rhodoid', fluorescent cellulose acetate, [May and Baker], [Australia], 1939


85/2509 Ashtray, plastic, c 1945 85/2509 Ashtray, plastic, c 1945


H4954 Badges (24), cellulose acetate / cardboard / metal, made by the London Association for the Blind, England, 1939-1948


H3721 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934 H3721 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934


H3724 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934 H3724 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934


H3726 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934 H3726 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934


H3720 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934 H3720 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934


H3725 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934 H3725 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934


H3722 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934 H3722 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934


H3723 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, yellow, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934 H3723 Bangle, thiourea-formaldehyde, yellow, maker and place unknown, 1925-1934


H3643 Jazz shaving bowl, Ellitane moulding powder, made by Elliotts & Australian Drug Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1933


H4414 Bearing, section, Stevolite, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1942


H4415 Bearing, section, Stevolite, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1942


H4416 Bearing, section, Stevolite, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1942


H4419 Bearing, section, Stevolite, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1942


H4420 Bearing, section, Stevolite, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1942


H3741 Bowl, H3741 Bowl, 'Harlequin', urea-formaldehyde, made by Australian Moulding Corporation/Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, made in Australia, 1930-34.


H3731 Fruit bowl, H3731 Fruit bowl, 'Harlequin', urea-formaldehyde, made by Australian Moulding Corporation/Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Australia, 1930-34.


85/2512 Dish/bowl, plastic, 85/2512 Dish/bowl, plastic, 'Nally' Ware, made by Nally Pty Ltd, Australia, 1934-1936


H4396 Box lid, plastic, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia, 1941


H4395 Plastic box, with metallised lid, plastic / metal, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia, 1941


H4708 Plastic cigarette box, polymethyl methacrylate, maker unknown, United States of America, 1944-1945


H4714 Mens braces, 'Vinylite', vinylite / glass fibre, maker unknown, 1944-1946


H4739 Samples of vinyl products, braces, belt, garden hose, vinyl, made by Flexible Plastic Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Australia, 1946


2009/29/1 Bride novelty doll, Kewpie-style, celluloid/fabric, used to decorate the wedding car of John Toomey and Mary Canning, Hunters Hill, New South Wales, Australia, 1932, made in Japan, c.1932 2009/29/1 Bride novelty doll, Kewpie-style, celluloid/fabric, used to decorate the wedding car of John Toomey and Mary Canning, Hunters Hill, New South Wales, Australia, 1932, made in Japan, c.1932


2009/29/2 Groom novelty doll, celluloid, used to decorate the wedding car of John Toomey and Mary Canning, Hunters Hill, New South Wales, Australia, 1932, made in Japan, c.1932 2009/29/2 Groom novelty doll, celluloid, used to decorate the wedding car of John Toomey and Mary Canning, Hunters Hill, New South Wales, Australia, 1932, made in Japan, c.1932


H4519 Brooches (2), casein plastic / metal, made by General Plastics Ltd, Taree, New South Wales, Australia, 1943 H4519 Brooches (2), casein plastic / metal, made by General Plastics Ltd, Taree, New South Wales, Australia, 1943


H5065 Bust of Doctor L H Baekeland, H5065 Bust of Doctor L H Baekeland, 'Bakelite', phenol-formaldehyde resin, made by W J Manufacturing Co Pty Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1950


88/292 Bust of Arthur Ramon Penfold, 88/292 Bust of Arthur Ramon Penfold, 'Bakelite', phenol-formaldehyde resin, designed by Frederick Fuchs, manufactured by W. J. Manufacturing Co. Pty. Ltd., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, [1950]


H5052 Buttons (17), casein urea / polymethyl methacrylate / cardboard, made by General Plastics Ltd, New South Wales, Australia, 1950


2004/44/12 Cameras (7) and accessories (2), KW Etui 6x9 plate, QRS Kamara, Nikkorex F, Mamiya RB67, Adox Blitz Box, Asahiflex SLR & Ducca 35mm cameras + Bertram Chronos & Weston exposure meters, metal/ fabric/ glass/ leather/ plastic, Nikon/ Mamiya/ Herma


2001/126/1 Plastic moulding, card holder, phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite), made by the Mechanical Engineering Department of Sydney Technical College, Ultimo, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1934 2001/126/1 Plastic moulding, card holder, phenol formaldehyde (Bakelite), made by the Mechanical Engineering Department of Sydney Technical College, Ultimo, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1934


H4408 Wheels for toy cars (on mould), plastic, made by the Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Australia, 1941


H4400 Chain links moulded in one operation, plastic, made by the [Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd], [Australia], [1941] H4400 Chain links moulded in one operation, plastic, made by the [Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd], [Australia], [1941]


H5067 'Fluon', polytetrafluoroethylene, made by Imperial Chemical Industries Limited, England, 1948-1950


H4583 Samples of Ethyl Cellulose, made by the Hercules Powder Co., Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.A, 1943


H4840 Sample of PTFE, 'Fluon', Polytetrafluoroethylene, made by Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd, England, 1947


H4245 Samples of base exchange resins, water purification resins, 'Wofatit A, K, P, M', made by I. G. Farben, Germany, 1939


2007/21/3 Toddler reins with packaging, 2007/21/3 Toddler reins with packaging, 'Nylex', vinyl / metal / cardboard, made by Moulded Products (Australasia) Limited, Australia, 1948-1963


85/1704 Cigarette case, 85/1704 Cigarette case, 'The Wunup', Bakelite, made by Parker Pipe Co Ltd, England, 1932-1960


H3784 Cigarette case, phenol-formaldehyde, made by Union Manufacturing Company Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1934 H3784 Cigarette case, phenol-formaldehyde, made by Union Manufacturing Company Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1934


H4392 Cigarette holders, (3), injection moulded, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia, 1941 H4392 Cigarette holders, (3), injection moulded, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Sydney, Australia, 1941


85/1533 Cocktail shaker and mugs (6), Bakelite, unknown maker, unknown place of manufacture, 1946-1956 85/1533 Cocktail shaker and mugs (6), Bakelite, unknown maker, unknown place of manufacture, 1946-1956


H5076 Hair comb, cellulose nitrate, made by Auguste Bonaz, made in France, 1950 H5076 Hair comb, cellulose nitrate, made by Auguste Bonaz, made in France, 1950


H5077 Hair comb, plastic, made by Auguste Bonaz, made in France, 1950. H5077 Hair comb, plastic, made by Auguste Bonaz, made in France, 1950.


H4921 Hair combs (2), polydichlorostyrene, made by Dow Chemical Company, USA, 1948


H4387 Cosmetic boxes and lids, plastic, maker unknown, probably United States of America, 1935-1941


H4626 Dentures (4?), polymethyl methacrylate, maker unknown, Australia, 1944


H3785 Desk calendar, phenol-formaldehyde / metal / paper, made by Union Manufacturing Company Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1934 H3785 Desk calendar, phenol-formaldehyde / metal / paper, made by Union Manufacturing Company Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1934


H3737 Dessert plate, H3737 Dessert plate, 'Harlequin', urea-formaldehyde, made by Australian Moulding Corporation/Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, made in Australia, 1930-34.


H4703 Display of spectacle frames (27 parts), cellulose acetate, made by the Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Australia, 1945 H4703 Display of spectacle frames (27 parts), cellulose acetate, made by the Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Australia, 1945


H3732 Dinner plate, H3732 Dinner plate, 'Harlequin', urea-formaldehyde, made by Australian Moulding Corporation/Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Australia, 1930-1934


H3733 Dinner plate, H3733 Dinner plate, 'Harlequin', urea-formaldehyde, made by Australian Moulding Corporation/Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, made in Australia, 1930-34.


H8034 Collection of plastic objects, (11), plastic, various makers, Australia, 1966


H3743A Collection of H3743A Collection of 'Nally Ware' household utensils, moulded phenol formaldehyde, made by Nally Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1934


D9825-1 Glass bottle containing Celanese S.R.A. Pure Yellow I, glass / resin, made by (British Celanese Limited), 1918-1925


D9825-2 Glass bottle containing Celanese S.R.A. Pure Yellow II, glass / resin, made by (British Celanese Limited), 1918-1925


D9825-3 Glass bottle containing Celanese S.R.A. Golden Yellow VIII, glass / resin, made by (British Celanese Limited), 1918-1925


D9825-4 Glass bottle containing Celanese S.R.A. Golden Yellow IX, glass / resin, made by (British Celanese Limited), 1918-1925


D9823 Glass bottle containing Celanese S.R.A. Fast Violet II, glass / resin, made by (British Celanese Limited), 1918-1925


D9821 Glass bottle containing Celanese S.R.A. Fast Red VII, glass / resin, made by (British Celanese Limited), 1918-1925


D9818 Glass bottles (3) containing Celanese SRA Orange, glass / resin, made by (British Celanese Limited), England, 1918-1925


D9819 Glass bottles (2) containing Celanese SRA Orange I and Orange III, made by (British Celanese Limited), England, 1918-1925


D9826 Glass bottles (3), Celanese S.R.A. Black IV, Black IV Developer, glass / resin, made by (British Celanese Limited), 1918-1925


D9824 Glass bottles (3), Celanese S.R.A. Fast Blue III, IV and V, glass / resin, made by (British Celanese Limited), 1918-1925


H3728 Egg cup, H3728 Egg cup, 'Harlequin', urea-formaldehyde, made by Australian Moulding Corporation/Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Australia, 1930-1934


H4399 Fuse box, Beaufort Bomber, plastic, made by Commonwealth Mouldings Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1937-1941


H4404 Electrical fittings (3), plastic / metal, made by the Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Australia, 1941 H4404 Electrical fittings (3), plastic / metal, made by the Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Australia, 1941


H4513 Firing mechanism (part), Bofors gun, plastic, made by the Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1941 H4513 Firing mechanism (part), Bofors gun, plastic, made by the Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1941


H4727 Fishing tackle (4?), 'Saran', polyvinylidene chloride / cardboard / metal, made by Dow Chemical Company and Weber Lifelike Fly Company, USA, 1944


2002/67/1 Flute with case, Giorgi model, [ebonite] / metal / wood / [leatherette] / satin / wool, made by Joseph Wallis & Son Limited, London, England, 1896-1900 2002/67/1 Flute with case, Giorgi model, [ebonite] / metal / wood / [leatherette] / satin / wool, made by Joseph Wallis & Son Limited, London, England, 1896-1900


H4507 Collection of laminated plastic parts, gear wheel, tube, cycilnder, bearing, synthetic resin, made by Stevens Manufacturing Co Ltd, Australia, 1942


H5112 Gear wheels, 'Novasteen', laminated fabric, made by W. J. Manufacturing Co Pty Ltd, Australia, 1948-1950


H5110 Hardware samples (5), Roanoid plastic, urea formaldehyde, made by Roanoid Ltd, Glasgow, Scotland, 1950


A6852 Headscarves (4), A6852 Headscarves (4), 'Lanital', printed synthetic fabric, rayon / casein, made by Snia Viscosa, Italy, 1935-1940


H5050 Ring cases (3), perspex / cellulose acetate / fabric, made by Dennison Corporation, Massachusetts, United States of America, 1950


H3738 Jug, H3738 Jug, 'Harlequin', urea-formaldehyde, made by Australian Moulding Corporation/Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, made in Australia, 1930-34.


85/2511 Jug, table, 85/2511 Jug, table, 'Nally' Ware, plastic, moulded phenol formaldehyde, made by Nally Pty Ltd, Australia, 1934-1936


H5410 Lampshade, plastic, maker unknown, date unknown H5410 Lampshade, plastic, maker unknown, date unknown


H4715 Lenses (2), polymethyl methacrylate, maker unknown, 1944-1946


H4406 Torch lens, plastic, made by the Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Australia, 1941


H5075 Hair comb, cellulose acetate, made by Auguste Bonaz, made in France, 1950 H5075 Hair comb, cellulose acetate, made by Auguste Bonaz, made in France, 1950


H4405 Calibrated tube, plastic, made by the Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Australia, 1941 H4405 Calibrated tube, plastic, made by the Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Australia, 1941


H3806 Camshaft drive gear, metal / synthetic resin, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1935


H3809 Camshaft drive gear, metal / synthetic resin, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1935


H3810 Camshaft drive gear, metal / synthetic resin, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1935


H3811 Camshaft drive gear, metal / synthetic resin, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1935


H3812 Camshaft drive gear, metal / synthetic resin, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1935


H3813 Camshaft drive gear, metal / synthetic resin, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1935


H3815 Camshaft drive gear, metal / synthetic resin, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1935


H3816 Camshaft drive gear, metal / synthetic resin, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1935


H3820 Camshaft drive gear, metal / synthetic resin, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1935


H3819 Laminated boards (2), synthetic resin / fibre, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1935


H3818 Washers (4), synthetic resin / fibre, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1935


B2493 Injection moulding machine and dies, thermoplastic injection moulding machine of one third ounce maximum cast weight, [Germany]/Australia, c 1930-1940


H4955 H4955 Mouth organs (2), polystyrene, International Plastic Harmonica Corporation, Newark, New Jersey, USA. H4955 H4955 Mouth organs (2), polystyrene, International Plastic Harmonica Corporation, Newark, New Jersey, USA.


H3740 Mug, H3740 Mug, 'Harlequin', urea-formaldehyde, made by Australian Moulding Corporation/Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, made in Australia, 1930-34.


87/645 Mugs (4), 87/645 Mugs (4), 'Marquis', Bakelite plastic, made by Commonwealth Moulding Co Ltd, made in Australia, 1925-1935


H4706 Music box, polymethyl methacrylate / metal, maker unknown, United States of America, 1944-1945 H4706 Music box, polymethyl methacrylate / metal, maker unknown, United States of America, 1944-1945


H4707 Grand piano shaped music box, polymethyl methacrylate / metal, maker unknown, United States of America, 1944-1950


H4881 Toy binoculars and lenses, polystyrene / polymethyl methacrylate, maker unknown, Australia, 1947


2006/106/1 Packaging, 2006/106/1 Packaging, 'Dynamic Lifter Concentrated Organic Fertiliser', woven polypropylene, maker unknown, used by Dynamic Lifter Pty Ltd, New South Wales, Australia, 1992


H3730 Pepper shaker, H3730 Pepper shaker, 'Harlequin', urea-formaldehyde, made by Australian Moulding Corporation/Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Australia, 1930-1934


H4556 Playing cards (3), H4556 Playing cards (3), 'KEM' brand, cellulose acetate / paper, made by United States Playing Card Company, 1940-1943


H4747 Plastic lenses (5), unknown material, made by The Polaroid Corporation, USA, 1946


H5319-2 Human ear prosthesis (left side), polyvinyl chloride, prepared by Mr. Gordon Hunnings. Nottingham General Hospital, England H5319-2 Human ear prosthesis (left side), polyvinyl chloride, prepared by Mr. Gordon Hunnings. Nottingham General Hospital, England


H5319-3 Human ear prosthesis (right side), polyvinyl chloride, prepared by Mr. Gordon Hunnings. Nottingham General Hospital, England H5319-3 Human ear prosthesis (right side), polyvinyl chloride, prepared by Mr. Gordon Hunnings. Nottingham General Hospital, England


H5319-4 Nose prosthesis, polyvinyl chloride, prepared by Mr. Gordon Hunnings. Nottingham General Hospital, England H5319-4 Nose prosthesis, polyvinyl chloride, prepared by Mr. Gordon Hunnings. Nottingham General Hospital, England


H5319 Prostheses (7), polyvinyl chloride, prepared by Mr. Gordon Hunnings, Nottingham General Hospital, made in England, 1954. H5319 Prostheses (7), polyvinyl chloride, prepared by Mr. Gordon Hunnings, Nottingham General Hospital, made in England, 1954.


2006/20/2 Prototype, for Ingenico electronic payment terminal, plastic photopolymer, designed and made by Design+Industry, Balmain, New South Wales, Australia, 2002-2003 2006/20/2 Prototype, for Ingenico electronic payment terminal, plastic photopolymer, designed and made by Design+Industry, Balmain, New South Wales, Australia, 2002-2003


H4417 Pulley, Stevolite, made by Stevens Manufacturing Works, Crows Nest, New South Wales, Australia, 1942


93/68/1D Radio casing panel, Bakelite/felt/metal, 1930-1950 93/68/1D Radio casing panel, Bakelite/felt/metal, 1930-1950


H4398 Radio components, styrene synthetic resin, made by [Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd], [[Australia], [1941]


H5207 Anatomical model, miniature human skeleton, plastic / wire / paint, made by Educational and Scientific Plastics Ltd, made in England, 1952. H5207 Anatomical model, miniature human skeleton, plastic / wire / paint, made by Educational and Scientific Plastics Ltd, made in England, 1952.


H4823 Rotary pump, idler wheel, aniline formaldehyde resin, made by Cotopa Ltd, 1947


H4824 Samples (3), tie rod machined from moulded hexagonal bar, oil circuit breaker explosion pot orifice, switch link or terminal bar, aniline formaldehyde resin, made by Cotopa Ltd, 1947


H3729 Salt shaker, H3729 Salt shaker, 'Harlequin', urea-formaldehyde, made by Australian Moulding Corporation/Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Australia, 1930-34.


H3743A-11 Salt shaker, moulded phenol formaldehyde, made by Nally Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1934 H3743A-11 Salt shaker, moulded phenol formaldehyde, made by Nally Ltd, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1934


87/1075 Swatches (3), 'Pastilli', plastic, designed by Katsuji Wakisaka, made by Marimekko, Finland, 1968-1976


94/67/5 Sample of acrylic PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate) from which intra-ocular lenses are made at the Fred Hollows Foundation Intra Ocular Laboratory in Eritrea, ICI, United Kingdom, 1993.


H4665 Toothbrush and raw material sample, cellulose acetate butyrate/glass, A S Harrison & Co, Australia, 1945 H4665 Toothbrush and raw material sample, cellulose acetate butyrate/glass, A S Harrison & Co, Australia, 1945


H4054 Samples (23), H4054 Samples (23), 'Catalin', phenol-formaldehyde resin, made by Catalin Limited, made in England, 1937-1938


H4873 Plastic samples (2) H4873 Plastic samples (2) 'Miramesh', cellulose acetate / aluminium / polyvinylidene chloride, [made by Dow Chemical Company, Michigan], United Sates of America, 1945-1947


H3650 'Nestorite' moulding powder, made by A S Harrison & Co, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1933


H4055 Plastic samples (26), H4055 Plastic samples (26), 'Rhodoid', cellulose acetate / metal, made by May and Baker Ltd, England, 1939


H3648 Asbestos, used in the manufacture of 'Nestorite', made by A S Harrison & Co, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1933


H3659 'Ellitane' materials sample, synthetic moulding powder, made by Drug Houses of Australia Ltd, Australia, 1933


H3660 H3660 'Ellitane' materials sample, synthetic moulding powder, made by Drug Houses of Australia Ltd, Australia, 1933


H3661 'Ellitane' materials sample, synthetic moulding powder, made by Drug Houses of Australia Ltd, Australia, 1933


H3662 'Ellitane' materials sample, synthetic moulding powder, made by Drug Houses of Australia Ltd, Australia, 1933


H3663 'Ellitane' materials sample, synthetic moulding powder, made by Drug Houses of Australia Ltd, Australia, 1933


H3664 'Ellitane' materials sample, synthetic moulding powder, made by Drug Houses of Australia Ltd, Australia, 1933


H3669 'Ellitane' materials sample, synthetic moulding powder, made by Drug Houses of Australia Ltd, Australia, 1933


H4662 Button, casein formaldehyde, made by General Plastics Ltd, Taree, New South Wales, Australia, 1944


H4878 Samples (22), cast phenolic resins, made by Beetle Elliott Plastics Pty Ltd, Australia, 1947 H4878 Samples (22), cast phenolic resins, made by Beetle Elliott Plastics Pty Ltd, Australia, 1947


H4452 Specimen, cellulose acetate, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1938-1942


H3645 Formaldehyde, used in the manufacture of 'Nestorite', made by A S Harrison & Co, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1933


H3647 Mica, used in the manufacture of 'Nestorite', made by A S Harrison & Co, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1933


H4742 Samples of Nylon manufacturing material, nylon, made by Imperial Chemical Industries, England, 1944-1946


H4845 Dentures (2), one mounted on rod, polymethyl methacrylate, made by the Australian College of Dentistry, Australia, 1945


H3939 Samples of plastic (6), 'Perspex', polymethyl methacrylate, made by Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd, Australia, 1936


H4288 Plastic sample, 'Perspex', polymethyl methacrylate, made by Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd, London, England, 1940


H4353 Sample of plastic, 'Perspex', polymethyl methacrylate, made by Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd, London, England, 1942


H4495 Sample of plastic sheet, 'Perspex', polymethyl methacrylate, maker unknown, [England], 1942


H4743 Samples of plastic (9), 'Perspex', polymethyl methacrylate, made by Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd, England, 1937


H3995 Samples of plastic and moulding powders (12), 'Perspex' and 'Diakon', polymethyl methacrylate, made by Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd, London, England, 1937


H3644 Phenol, used in the manufacture of H3644 Phenol, used in the manufacture of 'Nestorite', made by A S Harrison & Co, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1933


H3646 Phenol-formaldehyde resin, used in the manufacture of 'Nestorite', made by A S Harrison & Co, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1933


H5409 Plastic articles (16), made by Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Australia, 1930-1936


H4925 Samples (7), H4925 Samples (7), 'Catalin', phenol-formaldehyde resins, made by Catalin Limited, made in England, 1930-1948.


H4247 Samples of polystyrene resin, 'Polystyrol', made by I. G. Farben, Germany, 1939


H4517 Fleece sample, nylon, made by Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI), made in [England], 1940-1943 H4517 Fleece sample, nylon, made by Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI), made in [England], 1940-1943


H4879 Plastic samples (4), H4879 Plastic samples (4), 'Saran' powder, polyvinylidene chloride / glass / cork, made by Dow Chemical Company, Michigan, United Sates of America, 1945


H4822 4 samples of Acetylated cloth and laminated board, acetic anhydride / cresol-formaldehyde / calico, made by Cotopa Ltd, 1947


E5188 Samples of casein products (44), mounted on display boards, E5188 Samples of casein products (44), mounted on display boards, 'Galalithe', casein plastic / cardboard / fabric, made by International Galalithe Gesellschaft Hoff & Company, Hamburg, Germany, 1933


H4710 Ethyl cellulose samples (8), H4710 Ethyl cellulose samples (8), 'Ethocel', ethyl cellulose, made by Dow Chemical Company, Michigan, USA, 1945


H5286 'Fluon', samples and items (?), polytetrafluoroethylene, made by Imperial Chemical Industries Limited, England, 1950-1954


H4618 Fibreglass samples, glass fibre, made by Glass Textiles Ltd, [Scotland], 1944


H5092 Samples of laminated plastic (4), 'Holoplast', 'Coroplast', plastic / paper, made by Holoplast Ltd, England, 1947-1950


H4302 Sample materials (31), cellulose acetate, made by British Xylonite Company, England, 1940 H4302 Sample materials (31), cellulose acetate, made by British Xylonite Company, England, 1940


H4704 Collection of raw materials & finished products of CR-39, allyl diglycol carbonate, made by Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company, USA, 1945-1946


H5285 Samples of polyester resins and glass fibre laminates, made by [Polymer Corporation], Australia, 1950-1954


H4634 Samples of Polyvinyl Plastics, made by Imperial Chemical Industries, Australia, 1944


H4248 Samples of artificial leather, PVC, 'Igelit', polyvinyl chloride, made by I. G. Farben, Germany, 1939


H4249 Samples of artificial leather, PVC, 'Igelit', polyvinyl chloride, made by I. G. Farben, Germany, 1939


H4701 Samples of synthetic fibre (10), Rayon / Aralac / Lanital / nylon / wool, makers unknown, Britain and USA, 1940-1945 H4701 Samples of synthetic fibre (10), Rayon / Aralac / Lanital / nylon / wool, makers unknown, Britain and USA, 1940-1945


H5154 Sample of synthetic fibre H5154 Sample of synthetic fibre 'Dacron', polyester, made by Du Pont de Remours Ltd, USA, 1951


H4847 Samples of synthetic fibres (?), 'Aralac', Aralac / wool / rayon, maker unknown, 1940-1945


H4276 Specimens of 'Tenite' (Cellulose Acetate) granules and mouldings (13), cellulose acetate / glass / metal, made by Die Casters Limited, Collingwood, Victoria, Australia, 1940


H3717 Glass bottles (2) containing material samples, glass / 'Beetle' moulding powder, made by the Beetle Products Company, England, 1934


H3649 Wood flour, used in the manufacture of 'Nestorite', made by A S Harrison & Co, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1933


H4466 Insulating material specimen, H4466 Insulating material specimen, 'Isoflex', cellulose acetate, made by May and Baker Ltd, Australia, 1944.


H4446 Plastic samples (172), phenol-formaldehyde / urea-formaldehyde resin, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1942 H4446 Plastic samples (172), phenol-formaldehyde / urea-formaldehyde resin, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Arncliffe, New South Wales, Australia, 1942


H4270 Fibreglass samples, glass fibre, made by Owens Illinois Glass Company, USA, 1941


H4309 Fibreglass samples, in tube, glass fibre, made by Owens Illinois Glass Company, USA, 1941


H5222 Glass fibre samples, fibreglass, made by Ashdowns Ltd, 1953


H3734 Saucer, H3734 Saucer, 'Harlequin', urea-formaldehyde, made by Australian Moulding Corporation/Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, Australia, 1930-1934


88/592 Serviette rings, (6), Bakelite, phenol formaldehyde, maker unknown, 1930-1950 88/592 Serviette rings, (6), Bakelite, phenol formaldehyde, maker unknown, 1930-1950


H4402 Explosive shell nose cap, disarmed, plastic / [brass], made by the [Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd], [Australia], [1941] H4402 Explosive shell nose cap, disarmed, plastic / [brass], made by the [Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd], [Australia], [1941]


H4709 Model of sleigh, polymethyl methacrylate, maker unknown, United States of America, 1944-1945


H4761 Samples of plastic laminate, melamine / glass fibre, made by American Cyanamid Co, USA, 1946


H4592 Specimen of Polyvinyl Formal, made by Australian General Electric Ltd, Australia, 1943


H4585 Collection of CR-39 samples, allyl diglycol carbonate, made by [Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company], USA, 1940-1943


H4753 Samples of 'Lignolite', laminated plastic, made by Marathon Chemical Company, Wisconsin, USA, 1946


H3624 Lawn bowl, phenol formaldehyde resins, made by Henselite, made in Melbourne, Australia, 1930-1933.


H5002 Sugar Bowl, with lid, polystyrene, made by Koppers Co Inc, USA, 1949 H5002 Sugar Bowl, with lid, polystyrene, made by Koppers Co Inc, USA, 1949


88/1055 Table lamp, 88/1055 Table lamp, 'Gherpe', acrylic / plastic / metal / electrical components, designed by Superstudio, made by Poltronova, Italy, 1967


H3898 Telephone and component parts, phenol formaldehyde synthetic resin, manufactured by Amalgamated Wireless Australia Ltd, Australia, 1934 H3898 Telephone and component parts, phenol formaldehyde synthetic resin, manufactured by Amalgamated Wireless Australia Ltd, Australia, 1934


H5218 Samples of plastic building material, 'Dufaylite', honeycomb plastic, including glass fabric paper and metal forms, made by Dupay Chromed Ltd, England, 1953


H5086 Fabric samples, (4), synthetic filament yarn, H5086 Fabric samples, (4), synthetic filament yarn, 'Orlon', made by Wellington Sears Co, New York, USA, [1950]


H8022 Samples, (21). nylon yarn and fabric manufacture, nylon, Fibremakers Ltd, Australia, 1966.


H4666 Collection of toothbrush backs (8) and a gate, cellulose acetate butyrate, made by National Brush Company Limited, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1945 H4666 Collection of toothbrush backs (8) and a gate, cellulose acetate butyrate, made by National Brush Company Limited, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1945


K1073 Torches, (2), Bakelite/metal/glass, Zeiler DRP/unknown, unknown place, 1930-1940


H4393 Torch, battery powered, H4393 Torch, battery powered, 'Marquis', phenol-formaldehyde / urea-formaldehyde resin / metal / glass, made by Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd, Australia, 1941


H5186 Miniature bagpipes and parts, all plastic, Bakelite / styrene / Vinylite, made by Magnus Harmonica Corporation, New Jersey, United States of America, 1952 H5186 Miniature bagpipes and parts, all plastic, Bakelite / styrene / Vinylite, made by Magnus Harmonica Corporation, New Jersey, United States of America, 1952


H3742 Tray, H3742 Tray, 'Harlequin', urea-formaldehyde, made by Australian Moulding Corporation/Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, made in Australia, 1930-34.


H4737 Mess tray, H4737 Mess tray, 'Marquis', melamine-formaldehyde resin, made by Commonwealth Moulding Company, made in Australia, 1941-1946


H3739 Tumbler, H3739 Tumbler, 'Harlequin', urea-formaldehyde, made by Australian Moulding Corporation/Moulded Products (Australasia) Pty Ltd, made in Australia, 1930-34.


H4656 Water desalting kit, synthetic resin / plastic / paper, made by Permutit Company, United States of America, 1944 H4656 Water desalting kit, synthetic resin / plastic / paper, made by Permutit Company, United States of America, 1944


H4744 Samples of PVC, polyvinyl chloride, made by Imperial Chemical Industries, England, 1946


H4401 Wire coverings, synthetic resin, made by the [Commonwealth Moulding Pty Ltd], [ Australia], [1941]


H4188 Synthetic fibre samples, 'Vinyon', vinyl chloride / vinyl acetate, made by Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation, USA, 1939


H4189 Synthetic fibre samples, 'Vinyon', vinyl chloride / vinyl acetate, made by Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Corporation, USA, 1939


H4598 Synthetic fibre samples, 'Vinyon', vinyl chloride / vinyl acetate, maker unknown, 1944


H5474 Samples of synthetic fibre, H5474 Samples of synthetic fibre, 'Courpleta', cellulose acetate, made by Courtaulds Ltd, England, 1955