Super Cute 1930s Art Deco Barkcloth Handbag - Rare
Flower Power before Flower Power
Art Deco
Fabric Bag 10 X 7 1/2
& inch drop handle
Celluloid Closure & Hardware
Celluloid is known as the first plastic. Celluloid is a brand name. From the late 19th century to the 1940s accessories and collectibles were fashioned from Celluloid. The material was widely popular as a substitute for ivory. The yellow Celluloid accessories with graining often look like ivory. In the past Celluloid was known as French Ivory. Although many people think that Celluloid is ivory coloured, this material was also decorated in vibrant colours. It is very durable and Celluloid antiques are often in first rate condition in the 21st century.
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In 1866 a British man named Alexander Parkes invented Parkesine. He was based in Birmingham, England. It was considered to be the first thermoplastic (a material that becomes plastic on heating). Initially it was patented as a waterproofing agent for clothes. In 1862 Mr Parkes exhibited his invention at the Great Exhibition of London where he was awarded a bronze medal. Unfortunately, Mr Parkes went bankrupt before he could capitalize on his invention.
Parkesine plastics were made by dissolving nitrocellulose in solvents such as alcohol or methanol. Once dissolved camphor & oil were mixed in with the substance. The material is known to be flammable when heated.
Nitrocellulose is made by treating cellulose with concentrated nitric acid. Cellulose is a structural component of the cell wall of green plants.
In the industrial setting cellulose comes mainly from wood pulp & cotton.
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The Bag is made of a stylized floral barkcloth in Burnt Orange - Browns & Cream
In inside is a bit rough
the bag has some roughed up patches
This Bag has lived
She is in A+ Shape (the Cellulose structure) to B +-C - for the condition of the fabric
