Table 2 Case study object characteristics
Polymer | Object | Colour | Texture | Sheen | Transparency | Contact shape | Hardness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CA | Sunglasses (1990s) | Coloured tortoiseshell | Smooth | Semi-gloss | Translucent | Flat | Slightly flexible |
CN | Vanity Box (1940s) | Imitation ivory | Smooth | Gloss | Opaque | Flat | Rigid |
PF | Ashtray (1940s) | Dark green | Smooth | Gloss | Opaque | Flat | Rigid |
CSF | Buckle (1950s) | Peach | Smooth | Gloss | Opaque | Flat | Rigid |
MF | Canister Lid (1955) | White | Smooth | Gloss | Opaque | Curved | Rigid |
PS | Jelly Mould (1970s) | Orange | Smooth | Gloss | Opaque | Flat | Rigid |
ABS | Camera Body (1971-5) | Black | Textured | Matte | Opaque | Flat | Rigid |
PP | Goblet (1980s) | Grey | Textured | Matte | Translucent | Curved | Flexible |
PE | Bottle Lid (modern) | White | Smooth | Gloss | Opaque | Curved | Flexible |
PMMA | Knife Handle (1980s) | White pearlescent | Smooth | Gloss | Opaque | Flat | Rigid |
Polyester | Buttons (1970s) | Orange | Smooth | Matte | Opaque | Flat | Rigid |
PC | Flash Screen (1978) | Clear | Smooth | Gloss | Transparent | Flat | Slightly flexible |
PVC | Cable (1950s) | White | Smooth | Matte | Opaque | Curved | Flexible |
PUR | Padding (unknown) | Cream | Foam | Matte | Opaque | Flat | Flexible |
PA | Light Meter Screen (1955) | Cream | Textured | Gloss | Opaque | Curved | Rigid |