Plastic Coronation Mug
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| Plastic commemorative Coronation mug | |
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| Manufacturer | (unknown) |
| Production years | 1953 |
| Production location | (unknown) |
Coronation souvenirs like this mug were made in vast numbers and were kept as mementos of the great occasion.
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Liquid plastic, in this case urea formaldehyde, is injected into a metal mould and the plastic sets into a solid form. This process allows many identical items to be made very cheaply and quickly.
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[edit] In the Science Museum’s Records
Source: R Newport. Inv: No: 1980-676/244.
This object is currently on display in the Dan Dare & the Birth of Hi-Tech Britain exhibition at the Science Museum, London.