Plastic Collection (#7)

Advert, Formica Kitchen, Christmas 1953. 1953

Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot - Grey Body (1 / 2)
Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot with grey body, big red eyes and red feet

Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot - Yellow Body (1 / 3)
Retro Toy Walking Plastic Robot with yellow body, big red eyes, orange arms and blue feet

Woman with wet washing on her head, Italy
Woman with a plastic container of wet washing on her head, Italy. Date: circa 1960s

Girl with Goldfish
Young girl holding a plastic bag containing a goldfish Date: circa 1969

A valentine card made of plastic with clasping hands and a floral horseshoe
3604697 A valentine card made of plastic with clasping hands and a floral horseshoe, entittled with love, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School

A greeting card made of plastic with a scene of a waterfall
3604694 A greeting card made of plastic with a scene of a waterfall, an embossed horseshoe and the monogram M, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School

Illuminated globe of Cel-O-Glass in the Hall of Agriculture at the New York World
615475 Illuminated globe of Cel-O-Glass in the Hall of Agriculture at the New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b/w photo) by Moulin, Gabriel (1872-1945); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Lucite demonstration, New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b / w photo)
615473 Lucite demonstration, New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b/w photo) by Moulin, Gabriel (1872-1945); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; (add.info.: Lucite)

Cordura Rayon Yarn, front cover of the DuPont Magazine
615356 Cordura Rayon Yarn, front cover of the DuPont Magazine, November 1940 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Syringuero engaged in smoking latex forming rubber. 1898 engraving
XEE4408065 Syringuero engaged in smoking latex forming rubber. 1898 engraving. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Syringuero engaged in smoking latex forming rubber)

A greeting card made of plastic with gold and green embossed ivy and a beige bow
3604699 A greeting card made of plastic with gold and green embossed ivy and a beige bow, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A greeting card made of plastic with a swallow and a threaded ribbon
3604698 A greeting card made of plastic with a swallow and a threaded ribbon, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Toys Playing On Beach, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731098 Toys Playing On Beach, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Toys Playing On Beach)

XVIIIth Century, Plastic and Painted Ornaments (colour litho)
2776842 XVIIIth Century, Plastic and Painted Ornaments (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: XVIIIth Century, Plastic and Painted Ornaments)

Retro Portable Picnic Set, 1958 (screen print)
3034824 Retro Portable Picnic Set, 1958 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a retro portable picnic set; screen print)

A Christmas card made of plastic with an embossed holly horseshoe, circa 1910 (plastic)
3604704 A Christmas card made of plastic with an embossed holly horseshoe, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A greeting card made of plastic in the shape of a harp with cord strings
3604701 A greeting card made of plastic in the shape of a harp with cord strings, hand-painted flowers and a pink bow, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School

A greeting card made of plastic depicting swallows in flight, a bow and a threaded ribbon
3604696 A greeting card made of plastic depicting swallows in flight, a bow and a threaded ribbon, circa 1910 (plastic) by English School

Advertisement for the patent Poro-Plastic corset (colour litho)
3104970 Advertisement for the patent Poro-Plastic corset (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for DuPont Cellophane, 1939 (colour litho)
615526 Advertisement for DuPont Cellophane, 1939 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; (add.info.: E.I)

Product demonstrations, New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b / w photo)
615474 Product demonstrations, New York Worlds Fair, 1939 (b/w photo) by Moulin, Gabriel (1872-1945); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Lighting effects, 1934-36 (b / w photo)
615539 Lighting effects, 1934-36 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware

Advertisement for DuPont Cellophane, 1937 (colour litho)
615520 Advertisement for DuPont Cellophane, 1937 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; (add.info.: E.I)

Still Life CD
XEE4411950 Still Life CD; (add.info.: Still Life CD); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Hevea trunk cut and bearing the Latex Tigelinhas
XEE4408074 Hevea trunk cut and bearing the Latex Tigelinhas. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Electricity (engraving)
5207057 Electricity (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electricity. Illustration for Farrows Military Encyclopedia by Edwards Farrow)

Bakelite shoe horn from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
A shoe horn made of orange semi-tranlucent bakelite plastic. Shaped like a long oval, it is decorated with black and gold colored embellishments in art deco style on the handle

Bakelite hand mirror from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
A hand mirror made of glass and semi-translucent orange bakelite plastic. The mirror is round with a long handle. The object has design accents of black and gold in art deco style on the back

Bakelite case for nail buffer from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
It is made of semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic and is rectangular in shape with an oval bowl that is missing a large section

Bakelite powder box from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
The base is made of semi-translucent orange Bakelite plastic and is circular with a cylindrical handle on its top. The lid (2011.27.2.11b) has black and gold colored embellishments in art deco style

Bakelite comb from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century. Creator: Agalin
Comb made of orange semi-translucent Bakelite. Decorated with black and gold embellishments along the spine in art deco style, it has smaller, closely spaced teeth at one end, and more larger

Bakelite hair brush from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
A hairbrush made of orange semi-translucent bakelite with synthetic tan bristles. The brush back has black and gold embellishments in art deco style

Bakelite clothes brush from dresser set owned by Lena Horne, mid 20th Century
A clothes brush made of orange semi-translucent Bakelite with synthetic tan bristles. It is decorated with black and gold embellishments in art deco style

Hand mirror from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: Unknown
Hand-held oval mirror with a clear molded plastic handle and frame with decorative scrolls and round protrusions. Mae Reeves (1912-2016)

Plastic brush with box from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: Gold Tone
Plastic brush (a) with translucent orange plastic handle and white plastic teeth. The back of the brush is covered with gold metal with a decorative metal and rhinestone floral detail at the top

Green and gold makeup box from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994
An empty makeup box for loose powder. The ovular container (a) is covered on the exterior sides with green and gold foil in a stylized floral design

Flood
Christine von Diepenbroek

Surrounded: Sand
Sustainability concept with a plastic fork, red butterfly, and a circle of light. Dina Belenko

Plastic hay
Bror Johansson

Electro-Shock Blues
Paulo Abrantes

S. p. a. g. h. e. t. t. i
Dimitar Lazarov - Dim

The snack
Victoria Glinka

The eye of the sky
Gilbert Claes

White bow
Gilbert Claes

A doll out of the Box III
DDiArte

Spoons Abstract: Forest
Jacqueline Hammer

Give me back my baby
mario grobenski - psychodaddy

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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.