Vintage Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride Cat
Vintage (circa 1915) Cat cast in Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride, better known as Bakelite for the Macro Mondays challenge: Vintage. The cat is 5cm wide and about 6.5cm tall.
Happy Macro Monday!
Bakelite was the first plastic made from synthetic components. It was developed by Leo Baekeland in Yonkers, New York in 1907, and patented on December 7, 1909 (U.S. Patent 942699A).
Because of its electrical nonconductivity and heat-resistant properties, it became a great commercial success. Bakelite was used in electrical insulators, radio and telephone casings, and such diverse products as kitchenware, jewelry, pipe stems, children's toys, and firearms. The "retro" appeal of old Bakelite products has made them collectible. (Courtesy Wikipedia)
Vintage Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride Cat
Vintage (circa 1915) Cat cast in Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride, better known as Bakelite for the Macro Mondays challenge: Vintage. The cat is 5cm wide and about 6.5cm tall.
Happy Macro Monday!
Bakelite was the first plastic made from synthetic components. It was developed by Leo Baekeland in Yonkers, New York in 1907, and patented on December 7, 1909 (U.S. Patent 942699A).
Because of its electrical nonconductivity and heat-resistant properties, it became a great commercial success. Bakelite was used in electrical insulators, radio and telephone casings, and such diverse products as kitchenware, jewelry, pipe stems, children's toys, and firearms. The "retro" appeal of old Bakelite products has made them collectible. (Courtesy Wikipedia)