Photos By Gail
This Red Bead Necklace (beads and chain links) was crafted from Bakelite cellulose acetate, with a metal clasp, and attributed to an unknown American designer. In the twentieth century, plastic manufacturing transformed the American jewelry industry and allowed for the production of fashionable yet affordable pieces. This chain link and cube bead necklace represents a style that was especially popular during the Depression era and the early 1940s.
Photographed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC.
This is such an amazing necklace design. I really like the bead shape a lot and red is a very eye catching color!
This necklace design is so amazing. I love it!
That red bakelite necklace is truly eye-catching. Vintage pieces like this always have such interesting history and personality.