Pair of black PVC sandals, 1985.

Telephone cable damaged by fusion at Manchester, c 1900.

Telephone cable damaged by fusion at Manchester, c 1900.

Polythene, polyvinylchloride (PVC) and PET bottles, 1950-1980.

Radar component with polythene insulation, mid-late 20th century.

Cros-section of a telephone cable, c 1900.

Tupperware party, 1963.

Pilot plant for the manufacture of polythene, 1938.

Red polythene washing-up bowls, c 1985.

Various objects made of polythene, c 1938-1976.

Tupperware party, 1963.

Tupperware party, 1963.