Samples of plastic items produced since the 19th century

Made:
1851-1940

Necklace of buff marbled shield-shaped casein beads inset with green and black strips, 1930's

Necklace of buff marbled shield-shaped casein beads inset with green and black strips, 1930s, with shellac union case and vulcanite Vesta match box

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1979-624/153
Measurements:
length 220 mm
bead: width 25 mm
bead: thickness 4 mm
type:
necklaces and cases
credit:
Jesse, J

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