Lactoid: the casein plastic
Booklet
1938? (printed and published)
1938? (printed and published)
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Booklet: 16 numbered pages; illustrations, photographs.
Features in 1938 edition of 'Art & Industry' journal.
Spiral binding
Signature on cover: Bennett
Designed by Maurice V. Bennett for the British Xylonite Co. Ltd; Chelsea Art Board supplied by Samuel Jones & Co. Ltd; Inks by Lorilleux & Bolton Ltd; Printed by Lund Humphries & Co. Ltd. [From Penrose Annual 1938]
Features in 1938 edition of 'Art & Industry' journal.
Spiral binding
Signature on cover: Bennett
Designed by Maurice V. Bennett for the British Xylonite Co. Ltd; Chelsea Art Board supplied by Samuel Jones & Co. Ltd; Inks by Lorilleux & Bolton Ltd; Printed by Lund Humphries & Co. Ltd. [From Penrose Annual 1938]
Object details
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Title | Lactoid: the casein plastic (published title) |
Materials and techniques | Spiral bound booklet |
Brief description | Booklet, Lactoid: the casein plastic, British Xylonite Co. Ltd, London and Bradford: Lund, Humphries & Co. Ltd, 1938? |
Physical description | Booklet: 16 numbered pages; illustrations, photographs. Features in 1938 edition of 'Art & Industry' journal. Spiral binding Signature on cover: Bennett Designed by Maurice V. Bennett for the British Xylonite Co. Ltd; Chelsea Art Board supplied by Samuel Jones & Co. Ltd; Inks by Lorilleux & Bolton Ltd; Printed by Lund Humphries & Co. Ltd. [From Penrose Annual 1938] |
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Bibliographic reference | 'Art & Industry' periodical, 1938:
Examples of British Xylonite advertising by Lund Humphries... "Lactoid" combines formalised design with photography in showing the origin and main use of this Casein plastic. Throughout the series, typography predominates, reinforced by photography and by pleasant but subordinate designs. |
Other number | Jobbing Printing Box 7 - NAL Pressmark |
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Library number | 38041800977852 |
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Record created | October 12, 2017 |
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