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Bakelite Bracelet, ca. 1940
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Made of a combination of phenol and formaldehyde, Bakelite is a type of plastic that became popular during the 1930s and 40s as a material not only for jewelry, but for other consumer goods like hairbrushes and radios, too. Here are a couple of helpful hints from our experts, including appraiser Gloria Lieberman, when testing your favorite plastic accessories!
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Bakelite Bracelet, ca. 1940
Philadelphia Bakelite Bracelet, ca. 1935
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