You‘ll be the life of the party with this carved yellow bakelite brooch from the 1940s. Bakelite brooches were a favorite of flapper girls who loved to wear vibrant colors. A great Jazz-era piece to add to your collection!
Bakelite is an early, fire-proof plastic invented by Leo Bakeland in 1909. The ease of molding bakelite was initially used for industrial purposes but soon expanded into housewares, jewelry, and other decorative art. The affordability of bakelite jewelry became a favorite of the flapper generation, and its popularity only waned because of the onset of WWII.
The brooch is in very good vintage condition with minimal signs of wear. The surface of the plastic has fine lines and marks, nothing noticeable or obvious. The bakelite was tested, and the brass pin is fully functional.
The brooch measures 1-1/2" tall and wide and weighs 6.19 grams. The box is for display only.
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