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This congress aims to address plastics history and heritage by encouraging papers that contribute to a deeper understanding of the socioeconomic culture and material culture of historic polymeric materials (HIPOMS) in their various representations and functions in society.
26 wrz 2019 · The story of plastics starts in the nineteenth century with the patents for a number of semisynthetic materials. The aim was to bring luxury goods—previously made of expensive, handcrafted, natural materials—within the reach of the socially mobile nouveau riche. The new products—jewelry, pin boxes, hair ornaments, picture frames, mirrors ...
9 mar 2016 · 4 Min Read. The former National Plastics Center and Museum, once housed in Leominster, MA, has a new home in Syracuse University’s library, and the many artifacts and documents amassed over the years tell a great story of the history of plastics.
8 sty 2021 · The first National Plastics Exposition opened at the Grand Central Palace in New York in April 1946. Organised by the Society of the Plastics Industry, which was formed in 1937, it attracted so many people that the fire marshals had to control entry.
Bringing together various perspectives from the humanities, this edited collection contributes to the ongoing research on plastics and petrocultures and emphasizes the crucial significance of addressing the plastic crisis through culture.
Modern plastics had their most public debut at the fair, creating many opportunities for manufacturers to explore creative ways to sell their products to the public. O’Steen shows how the emerging plastics industry used artwork and exhibitions as part of their corporate agendas.
19 gru 2008 · Membership of PHS is open to anyone interested in plastics, rubbers and other polymers. The society’s international membership is drawn from collectors, industry, education, museum staff, libraries, and auction houses, and represents all age groups.
