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cap

Object Details

Description
According to the donor, this dark green plastic cap was made for a tube of shaving cream, and dates from around 1917.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
Date made
1917
Credit Line
Gift of Plastics Institute of America
Physical Description
bakelite (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 11 mm x 18 mm; 7/16 in x 11/16 in
overall: 3/8 in x 3/4 in; .9525 cm x 1.905 cm
Object Name
cap
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