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

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

Background imagePlastic Collection: ERA is for Everyone badge owned by Sally Ride, ca. 1972. Creator: Unknown

ERA is for Everyone badge owned by Sally Ride, ca. 1972. Creator: Unknown
ERA is for Everyone badge owned by Sally Ride, ca. 1972. The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) was introduced to Congress for the first time in 1923, and passed both houses of Congress in 1972

Background imagePlastic Collection: Geraldine Ferraro badge owned by Sally Ride, 1984. Creator: N. G. Slater Corp

Geraldine Ferraro badge owned by Sally Ride, 1984. Creator: N. G. Slater Corp
Geraldine Ferraro badge owned by Sally Ride, 1984. This Geraldine Ferraro campaign button was owned by Dr. Sally K. Ride. Ferraro was Walter Mondales running mate on the Democratic ticket in the 1984

Background imagePlastic Collection: Antenna Loop, Dual, from P-51 'Excalibur III', 1950s. Creator: Unknown

Antenna Loop, Dual, from P-51 "Excalibur III", 1950s. Creator: Unknown
Dual antenna loops mounted side by side on ovoid stainless steel plate. Loops are energized with small electric motors mounted adjacent to the base of each loop

Background imagePlastic Collection: Teledyne Continental Motors Voyager-200 Horizontally-opposed Engine, 1987

Teledyne Continental Motors Voyager-200 Horizontally-opposed Engine, 1987
In 1930, Continental began development of air-cooled horizontally opposed engines for low-powered aircraft. For example, the Continental A-40 made the classic Piper Cub possible

Background imagePlastic Collection: Camera, Lunar Mapping, Apollo, 1970s. Creator: Fairchild Space & Defense Systems

Camera, Lunar Mapping, Apollo, 1970s. Creator: Fairchild Space & Defense Systems
This is the flight backup for the mapping cameras used on the last three Apollo missions. Mapping the lunar surface was a high priority during Apollo 15, 16, and 17

Background imagePlastic Collection: Model, Aircraft Carrier, USS Enterprise, 1982. Creator: Stephen W. Henninger

Model, Aircraft Carrier, USS Enterprise, 1982. Creator: Stephen W. Henninger
Model, Aircraft Carrier, USS Enterprise, 1982. Wood, aluminum, plastic, and brass exhibit model of the USS Enterprise aircraft carrier in overall gray with red bottom color scheme

Background imagePlastic Collection: Flight jacket belonging to Sally K. Ride, ca. 1983. Creator: Qual-Craft

Flight jacket belonging to Sally K. Ride, ca. 1983. Creator: Qual-Craft
Flight jacket belonging to Sally K. Ride, ca. 1983. Dr. Sally K. Ride became the first American woman in space when she flew on the STS-7 shuttle mission in 1983

Background imagePlastic Collection: Dead reckoning computer owned by Sally Ride. Creator: Telex Communications Inc

Dead reckoning computer owned by Sally Ride. Creator: Telex Communications Inc
This TELEX E-6B dead reckoning computer belonged to Dr. Sally K. Ride. It is a circular slide rule used in aviation for calculating factors such as fuel burn, wind correction, ground speed

Background imagePlastic Collection: Lindbergh Eagle Award presented to Sally Ride, 1985. Creator: Malcolm & Hayes

Lindbergh Eagle Award presented to Sally Ride, 1985. Creator: Malcolm & Hayes
Lindbergh Eagle Award presented to Sally Ride, 1985. This Lindbergh Eagle award was given to Dr. Sally K. Ride in May 1985 to honor her achievement as the first American woman in space

Background imagePlastic Collection: Celluloid: celluloid manufacture. Engraving from 1885 in '

Celluloid: celluloid manufacture. Engraving from 1885 in "
XEE4143707 Celluloid: celluloid manufacture. Engraving from 1885 in " Les arts et metiers illustres" by Adolphe BITARD

Background imagePlastic Collection: Forme Plastiche di Sensibilita Aerea, 1930 (oil on board)

Forme Plastiche di Sensibilita Aerea, 1930 (oil on board)
1768285 Forme Plastiche di Sensibilita Aerea, 1930 (oil on board) by Fillia, Luigi Colombo (1904-36); 81x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Forme Plastiche di Sensibilita Aerea)

Background imagePlastic Collection: A Christmas card made of plastic with hand-painted violets, circa 1910 (plastic)

A Christmas card made of plastic with hand-painted violets, circa 1910 (plastic)
3604703 A Christmas card made of plastic with hand-painted violets, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

Background imagePlastic Collection: A greeting card made of plastic with an embossed floral anchor and gold stars

A greeting card made of plastic with an embossed floral anchor and gold stars
3604700 A greeting card made of plastic with an embossed floral anchor and gold stars, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imagePlastic Collection: A greeting card made of plastic and depicting hand-painted roses and robins

A greeting card made of plastic and depicting hand-painted roses and robins
3604695 A greeting card made of plastic and depicting hand-painted roses and robins, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imagePlastic Collection: A greeting card made of plastic with a die-cut bell embossed with a horseshoe

A greeting card made of plastic with a die-cut bell embossed with a horseshoe
3604693 A greeting card made of plastic with a die-cut bell embossed with a horseshoe, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Background imagePlastic Collection: Demonstrations, New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b / w photo)

Demonstrations, New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b / w photo)
615476 Demonstrations, New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; eHagley Museum and Library; American

Background imagePlastic Collection: Tatler Weddings and Engagements page

Tatler Weddings and Engagements page, featuring Miss Kathleen Greenwood, Captain M E Dennis and Miss Joan Graham and Miss Muriel Stevenson Woodrow 1930

Background imagePlastic Collection: Parade of Plastics, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, May 1940 (colour litho)

Parade of Plastics, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, May 1940 (colour litho)
615354 Parade of Plastics, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, May 1940 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Background imagePlastic Collection: A die-cut Edwardian Birthday Card of two clasping hands, a rose and forget-me-nots

A die-cut Edwardian Birthday Card of two clasping hands, a rose and forget-me-nots
3604340 A die-cut Edwardian Birthday Card of two clasping hands, a rose and forget-me-nots, mounted onto a plastic panel, circa 1910 (coloured lithograph) by English School

Background imagePlastic Collection: A birthday card made of plastic with hand-painted roses and lilies on an embossed fence

A birthday card made of plastic with hand-painted roses and lilies on an embossed fence
3604702 A birthday card made of plastic with hand-painted roses and lilies on an embossed fence, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite colour range

Roanoid bakelite colour range -- Mottled Horn, Tortoiseshell, Wine, Dark Green, Jade, Auburn. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite electric light fittings

Roanoid bakelite electric light fittings. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite wall fitting

Roanoid bakelite wall fitting in marbled brown. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite ceiling fitting with gallery

Roanoid bakelite ceiling fitting with gallery, in marbled cream with egg and dart design. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite ceiling fitting

Roanoid bakelite ceiling fitting in marbled cream. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite switch plates

Roanoid bakelite switch plates in dark red. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite bell push and switch covers

Roanoid bakelite bell push and switch covers
Roanoid bakelite bell push in marbled green and switch covers in blue and silver. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite toothbrush holder

Roanoid bakelite toothbrush holder in marbled cream. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite soap holder

Roanoid bakelite soap holder in marbled cream with egg and dart design. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite sponge holder

Roanoid bakelite sponge holder in marbled cream and green. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite glass holder

Roanoid bakelite glass holder in marbled cream. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite bottle holder

Roanoid bakelite bottle holder in marbled cream. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite bathroom fittings

Roanoid bakelite bathroom fittings in marbled cream -- splash-back with shelf, glass holder, sponge holder, toothbrush holder, mirror, and a lamp above. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite curtain rings, flange ends and tassel hook

Roanoid bakelite curtain rings, flange ends and tassel hook
Roanoid Bakelite button curtain rings in five sizes (in dark red), two flange ends for a curtain rod, and a tassel hook (in marbled brown). Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite watch pad and frame

Roanoid bakelite watch pad and frame in marbled cream. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite booklet holder

Roanoid bakelite booklet holder in marbled brown -- Ulster Imperial Line, Liverpool to Belfast Express Service. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite drawer knobs

Roanoid bakelite drawer knobs in marbled brown. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite drawer pull and sash window lifts

Roanoid bakelite drawer pull and sash window lifts
Roanoid bakelite drawer pull in marbled brown and two sash window lifts in dark red. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite hat and coat hook

Roanoid bakelite hat and coat hook in dark red. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite wardrobe hooks

Roanoid bakelite wardrobe hooks in marbled brown. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite finger plates

Roanoid bakelite finger plates, one in plain brown, the other in marbled brown. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite door handle

Roanoid bakelite door handle in marbled brown. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Roanoid bakelite shelf and brackets

Roanoid bakelite shelf and brackets in marbled cream. Date: 1930s

Background imagePlastic Collection: Holly and gold stars on an ornate Christmas card

Holly and gold stars on an ornate Christmas card. Date: early 20th century

Background imagePlastic Collection: Young woman cooking in a kitchen

Young woman cooking in a kitchen Date: circa 1990s




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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.