Bakelite Jewelry Update

Nearly 150 pieces of vintage Bakelite jewelry sold at a recent Morphy auction. There were pins made in whimsical shapes like fruits, vegetables, animals, pencils, hearts and flags, and lots of chunky carved bracelets, too.This colorful plastic jewelry became popular in the 1930s. Pieces sold for as little as 20 cents at Woolworth’s or $3 […]