Topic
Galalith
About: Galalith is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 1 publications have been published within this topic receiving 3 citations. The topic is also known as: Erinoid & casein plastic.
Papers
26 Jun 2017
TL;DR: Casein formaldehyde was manufactured between 1904 and 1982 in Western Europe both by International Galalith Gesellschaft (IGG) and Erinoid Ltd. as discussed by the authors and Charles Rennie Mackintosh used it in his designs for furniture commissioned by Wenman Joseph Bassett-Lowke.
Abstract: Casein formaldehyde was manufactured between 1904 and 1982 in Western Europe both by International Galalith Gesellschaft (IGG) and Erinoid Ltd. (amongst others). Charles Rennie Mackintosh used it in his designs for furniture commissioned by Wenman Joseph Bassett-Lowke. Casein formaldehyde may be identified through a range of simple and analytical methods available to most conservators in private and public practice. We can control the loss of colour and protect the surface finish by minimising light exposure. Material, aged and distorted, may be reversed if the correct conservation procedures are observed and implemented.
5 citations
Performance Metrics
| Year | Papers |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |