Creator:
unknown
Inclusive Dates:
1870- 1990
Abstract:
Collection consists of manufactured objects made of various types of plastic.
Type of Material:
Combs (hair ornaments)
Eyeglasses.
Medical equipment.
Samples.
Tableware.
Toys (recreational artifacts)
Subject:
Industrial design -- History -- 20th century.
Plastic containers.
Plastic jewelry.
Plastic novelties.
Plastic tableware.
Plastic toys.
Plastics -- History.
Plastics -- Extrusion.
Plastics -- Molding.
Plastics in automobiles.
Plastics in building.
Plastics in medicine.
Plastics industry and trade.
Creator:
Kosy, Walter R.
Inclusive Dates:
1948- 1994
Abstract:
Collection contains personal and
professional papers of Walter R. Kosy, as well as his research, product literature,
technical literature, and photographs; bulk of material originates from his years at
Borg-Warner and his work in the use of plastic in the automotive industry, including ABS
and Cycolac.
Type of Material:
Articles.
Reports.
Brochures.
Advertisements.
Scripts (documents)
Slides (photographs)
Photographs.
Subject:
Chemical engineers.
Business and Industry
Plastics
ABS resins.
Plastics industry and trade.
Plastics in automobiles.
Automobiles -- Design and construction.