Bakelite Playing Card Matchboxes
Aces. Set of four bakelite matchboxes with matches
each box Approx: 2 1/2”
Created by Leo Baekeland and patented in 1909, bakelite is a castable and fire-resistant plastic. Originally used for manufacturing purposes, early 20th century jewelers began to realize it as a great material for making inexpensive jewelry such as bracelets, rings, and pins.
Aces. Set of four bakelite matchboxes with matches
each box Approx: 2 1/2”
Created by Leo Baekeland and patented in 1909, bakelite is a castable and fire-resistant plastic. Originally used for manufacturing purposes, early 20th century jewelers began to realize it as a great material for making inexpensive jewelry such as bracelets, rings, and pins.
Aces. Set of four bakelite matchboxes with matches
each box Approx: 2 1/2”
Created by Leo Baekeland and patented in 1909, bakelite is a castable and fire-resistant plastic. Originally used for manufacturing purposes, early 20th century jewelers began to realize it as a great material for making inexpensive jewelry such as bracelets, rings, and pins.
