General Bakelite Company Trade Publication, "Bakelite on the Automobile, Motor Cycle, Motor Boat, and Aeroplane," 1916
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Leo Baekeland developed the first chemically synthetic plastic, Bakelite, in 1907. In 1910, he formed the General Bakelite Company to cultivate Bakelite's commercial prospects. Durable and nonconductive, Bakelite was well suited for use in the electrical and communications fields as well as the automotive industry. This booklet advertised molded Bakelite components for cars, as well as motorcycles, boats, and airplanes.
Leo Baekeland developed the first chemically synthetic plastic, Bakelite, in 1907. In 1910, he formed the General Bakelite Company to cultivate Bakelite's commercial prospects. Durable and nonconductive, Bakelite was well suited for use in the electrical and communications fields as well as the automotive industry. This booklet advertised molded Bakelite components for cars, as well as motorcycles, boats, and airplanes.
Artifact
Booklet
Date Made
1916
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2022.0.1.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 9 in
Width: 6.5 in
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