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"Exploring the Versatility and Impact of Plastic: From Vintage Bakelite Telephones to Rubber Ducks" Plastic

Background imagePlastic Collection: Dr Antoine Joseph Jobert de Lamballe, French surgeon

Dr Antoine Joseph Jobert de Lamballe, French surgeon
Dr Antoine Joseph Jobert de Lamballe (1799-1867), French surgeon Date: circa 1850s

Background imagePlastic Collection: The Plastic Department Of The S. R. A

The Plastic Department Of The S. R. A
A painting of the interior of the plastic ndepartment of the S.R.A. the room is filled with an array of prosthetic limbs. Date: circa 1918

Background imagePlastic Collection: Cunard White Star Line - three souvenirs

Cunard White Star Line - three souvenirs. MV Britannic butterfly wing pin dish, 3.5 inches diameter. RMS Mauretania plastic souvenir lifebelt, 4.25 inches diameter

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Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). The Siege of Madrid. The Vaticanists, engraving by Francisco Mateos edited by the Section of Plastic Arts of El Altavoz del Frente (The Loudspeaker of the Front)

Background imagePlastic Collection: Conservative Party Conference 1979

Conservative Party Conference 1979
A stall at the 96th Conservative Party Conference, Blackpool, October 1979, selling Maggie rock and plastic straw boaters with a ribbon stating, We all won with Maggie'

Background imagePlastic Collection: Mannequin Body Parts

Mannequin Body Parts
Ivan Lesica

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Eleonora Fridman

Background imagePlastic Collection: Very simple still life with red forks

Very simple still life with red forks
Brig Barkow

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DDE-90038718
Margarita Island, Venezuela Date: 19/01/2011

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DDE-90035732
Croatia, Dalmatia, Dubrovnik. Close-up of woven plastic chair. Date: 09/09/2005

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DDE-90019055
Abstract of ends of multicolored drinking straws. Date: 21/07/2004

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Plastic body
Gianluca Li Causi

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Empty Plastic Glass Beer Snake England V South Africa England V South Africa Headingley, Leeds, England 19 July 2008 Date: 19 July 2008

Background imagePlastic Collection: Plastic pollution on the beach at Baia Parda, east coast of Sal, Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic

Plastic pollution on the beach at Baia Parda, east coast of Sal, Cape Verde Islands, Atlantic, Africa

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D-69426
Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis, washed ashore. Despite its appearance, the Portuguese man Date: 25-Sep-19

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D-69251
A tide of microplastics thrown to the beach in the Azores. It is amazing how in the middle of the At Date: 11-Feb-19

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D-69250
A tide of microplastics thrown to the beach in the Azores. It is amazing how in the middle of the At Date: 11-Feb-19

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13132609
Turtle approaching surgical glove drifting in the ocean. The glove looks like a jellyfish which is one of its common foods

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13132608
Used surgical glove drifting at sea, along with other plastic waste. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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13132607
Used surgical glove drifting at sea, along with other plastic waste. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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13132606
Surgical mask drifting in the ocean along with other plastic waste. Note Yellow Pygmy Goby, Lubricogobius exiguus, (about 2cm size) hiding inside the mask folds

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13132605
Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. The Covid-19 crisis has spurred rapid production of surgical masks, gloves, and other protective equipment

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13132604
Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets, in the seas and among wildlife

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13132603
Used surgical mask used adrift at sea, along with other plastic waste. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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13132602
Concept image depicting the ocean pollution by plastic gloves and masks related with coronavirus disease. The Covid-19 crisis has spurred rapid production of surgical masks, gloves

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13132601
Hawksbill Turtle approaching surgical glove drifting in the ocean. The glove looks like a jellyfish which is one of its common foods.Single-use masks

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13132600
Turtle approaching surgical glove drifting in the ocean. The glove looks like a jellyfish which is one of its common foods

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13132599
Transparent plastic glove drifting in the ocean. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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13132598
Used masks and surgical gloves at the waters edge in an estuary. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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13132597
Used masks and surgical gloves at the waters edge in an estuary. The Covid-19 crisis has spurred rapid production of surgical masks, gloves, and other protective equipment

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13132596
Mask and surgical gloves on top of urban sewer grid. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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13132595
Mask and surgical gloves on top of urban sewer grid. Single-use masks, gloves and bottles of sanitizer shielding us from the spread of COVID-19 are ending up on the streets

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13132460
Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

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Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

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13132458
Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

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13132457
Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

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13132456
Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

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Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

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13132454
Whale in Love ecological art installation in the Love River, Kaohsiung, Taiwan An art installation designed by Jason Klimoski of Studio KCA from the USA

Background imagePlastic Collection: Pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) calf playing with a plastic bag, Tenerife

Pilot whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) calf playing with a plastic bag, Tenerife

Background imagePlastic Collection: Penetrometer, Lunar Self Recording (LSRP), Apollo, 1970s. Creator: NASA

Penetrometer, Lunar Self Recording (LSRP), Apollo, 1970s. Creator: NASA
The Self-Recording Penetrometer was a device used on Apollo 15 and 16 to measure some mechanical properties of the lunar soil

Background imagePlastic Collection: Camera, Stereo 35mm, Lunar Surface, Apollo, 1970s. Creator: Kodak

Camera, Stereo 35mm, Lunar Surface, Apollo, 1970s. Creator: Kodak
This Eastman Kodak 35mm camera is the same as the ones used to take pairs of close-up photographs of the lunar surface. When the cameras base was placed on the Moons surface

Background imagePlastic Collection: Model, Static, Curtiss D, ca. 1940. Creator: Charles H. Hubbell

Model, Static, Curtiss D, ca. 1940. Creator: Charles H. Hubbell
Model, Static, Curtiss D, ca. 1940. Wood display model of a Curtiss D biplane pusher aircraft, designed in 1910, in overall natural color. 1:16 scale

Background imagePlastic Collection: Satellite, Pioneer I, Reconstructed Replica, 1963. Creator

Satellite, Pioneer I, Reconstructed Replica, 1963. Creator
This is a replica of a Pioneer satellite intended to orbit the moon. Pioneer 1 was launched on October 11, 1958, but the final velocity was insufficient to escape the earths gravity

Background imagePlastic Collection: Altimeter, German. Creator: CP Goerz

Altimeter, German. Creator: CP Goerz
105mm diameter, 55mm deep; red and black scales; chrome casing

Background imagePlastic Collection: Model, Static, Wedell-Williams #44, 1978. Creator: John S. Alcorn

Model, Static, Wedell-Williams #44, 1978. Creator: John S. Alcorn
Model, Static, Wedell-Williams #44, 1978. Plastic vacu-formed display model of the Wedell Williams #14 1934 Bendix Trophy race winner aircraft, built in the 1930s. In black and red color scheme

Background imagePlastic Collection: NASA JSC temporary badge belonging to Sally K. Ride, 1977. Creator: Unknown

NASA JSC temporary badge belonging to Sally K. Ride, 1977. Creator: Unknown
NASA JSC temporary badge belonging to Sally K. Ride, 1977. This NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) temporary ID badge belonged to Dr. Sally K. Ride

Background imagePlastic Collection: Model, T-38 Training Aircraft, 1980s. Creator: Northrop Corporation

Model, T-38 Training Aircraft, 1980s. Creator: Northrop Corporation
Model, T-38 Training Aircraft, 1980s. This scale 1:40 Northrop T-38 training jet model belonged to American astronaut and physicist Dr. Sally K. Ride




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"Exploring the Versatility and Impact of Plastic: From Vintage Bakelite Telephones to Rubber Ducks" Plastic, a material that has revolutionized our world in countless ways. Let's take a journey through its fascinating history and diverse applications. Picture No. 12479494 captures the nostalgia of an era when communication was transformed by the introduction of Bakelite telephones. These sleek devices, made from an early form of plastic, brought convenience and style into people's homes. Speaking of style, who can forget the iconic Yellow Rubber Duck? Picture No. 12479493 takes us to the Great British Duck Race where these cheerful companions float along with their blue counterparts, bringing joy to both young and old alike. But plastic doesn't just bring fun; it also serves as a valuable tool for law enforcement. Police evidence bags for illegal drugs are designed with durability and security in mind, ensuring crucial evidence is preserved while maintaining chain-of-custody integrity. In contrast to serious matters, let's not overlook the playful side of plastic. A young boy sledging down a grassy bank reminds us that even unconventional uses can bring excitement and laughter. Moving on to nature-inspired creations, we encounter Ocypus olens - a devils coach horse beetle model crafted from plastic. This intricate replica showcases how this versatile material allows us to appreciate wildlife up close without harm or disturbance. The Tupperware Party photograph from the 1950s transports us back in time when these innovative storage containers took households by storm. The image reflects societal changes as women embraced entrepreneurship while showcasing Tupperware's practicality through advertising photography. Shifting gears once again brings us face-to-face with another emblematic symbol – The Mobil Pegasus Logo Perspex sign. This iconic piece demonstrates how plastics have become integral components in modern signage due to their durability and visual appeal.