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 ...

That question, asked of Times Square visitors, opens a new documentary that provides the answer: it was the first synthetic compound, which led to plastics. Invented in 1907, the heat-resistant, ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Bakelite, the first plastic made from ...

Q: I saw a Bakelite bracelet on "Antiques Roadshow" worth several thousand dollars. They said there are no white Bakelite bracelets because they have turned off-white. They added, "Wouldn't you like ...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bakelite Synthetics (“the Company”) today released its 2024 Sustainability Update, highlighting significant strides in environmental, social, and governance performance. The ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A new class of Bakelite collectors is emerging, and it’s hardly the swap-meet set. The spoils: a bangle ...

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bakelite Synthetics announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase and acquire LRBG Chemicals, Inc., a Canadian resin manufacturer and developer, ...