Bakelite for Breakfast, 1926
(from American Plastic)
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Interesting add. No surprises, bakelite's a great insulator. For the longest time they housed car batteries in this material. I'm sure it has very interesting history of use.
I want a button under the table, that I can press for service. I don't care what it is made of.