Summary
The first synthetic plastic was bakelite, invented in 1907. Pryalin plastic was used to manufacture toothbrushes, combs, pens, baby toys and kitchen gadgets from circa 1915.
Physical Description
One fragment of an orange-coloured plastic comb. Manufactured after circa 1915.
Physical Description
One fragment of an orange-coloured plastic comb. Manufactured after circa 1915.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Public Life & Institutions, Historical Archaeology, Royal Exhibition Building
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Godden Mackay Logan Heritage Consultants (GML), Department of Archaeology, La Trobe University, Australia Gallery, History & Technology Department, Museum Victoria, 20 Nov 2009
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Manufacture Date
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Context Number
H11/3/4/003
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Site
Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Building Western Forecourt
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Activity
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Specific Activity
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Colour
Orange
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Classification
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Type of item
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References
Miller et al 2000: 16; Katz 1994: 3
[Article - Journal] Miller, George L., et al. Telling Time for Archaeologists. Newsletter of the Council for Northeast Historical Archaeology. 29: 1-22., 2000, 16 Pages
[Book] Katz, Sylvia. 1994. Early Plastics., 1994, 3 Pages
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Keywords
Archaeology, Hair, Hair Combs, Royal Exhibition Building, World Heritage
