Last week I posted a button made of Bakelite and Lucite. Following up with another combination of plastics, here's a button sandwiching layers of white casein and bright red Bakelite. Casein is an interesting plastic in that it's made of proteins derived from milk. The layers of casein and Bakelite on this button are carved at the sides for a striking design that gives the button the appearance of an advanced gumdrop. It's no wonder I'm stuck on this sweet old beauty. Made in the 1940's.
-Sherbert McGee
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