A World of Discovery
Design
1980s (made)
1980s (made)
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Concept design for product packaging for Humbrol A World of Discovery scientific range. A yellow paper cover lifts vertically to reveal three designs for a telescope, mounted on white board.
Object details
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| Title | A World of Discovery (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Paper, printed and illustrated |
| Brief description | Packaging design concept illustration for 'A World of Discovery Telescope', Towers Noble for Humbrol, 1980s |
| Physical description | Concept design for product packaging for Humbrol A World of Discovery scientific range. A yellow paper cover lifts vertically to reveal three designs for a telescope, mounted on white board. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Historical context | The Humber Oil Company was founded in Kingston upon Hull in 1919. During the 1950s they began to produce model paint and other model making equipment. Probably Humbrol’s most instantly recognisable product is the 14ml tins of enamel paint they have produced for decades, with lids showing the colour of the paint inside. The company was bought in 1976 by the Hobby Products Group of Borden Inc., who also owned Heller, a large French model manufacturer. In 1986, Borden also bought Airfix following the closure of Palitoy. |
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| Accession number | B.626-2016 |
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| Record created | March 7, 2017 |
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