Plastic Collection

Bakelite telephone. Dial telephone with bakelite casing. Bakelite, the first plastic to be used for widespread commercial purposes

Yellow Rubber Duck and blue ducks at Great British Duck Race
Mass of blue rubber ducks and a yellow one at the Great British Duck Race

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Common bottlenose dolphin playing with a six Date:

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Turtle eating a plastic cup drifting in the middle Date:

A young boy sledging down a grassy bank
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Ocypus olens, devils coach horse beetle model
A large scale model of the devils coach horse beetle (Ocypus olens). A beetle that is commonly found beneath logs. Held within the Natural History Museum, London

TUPPERWARE PARTY, 1950s. A Tupperware party in an American home. Advertising photograph, 1950

Optical computing. Coloured light micrograph of a section through a hybrid electronic-optical circuit board. Optical waveguides (red) are used to transmit data in the form of light pulses

The Mobil Pegasus Logo - Perspex sign
The red logo advertising Mobil and Mobiloil, the winged horse of ancient myth, Pegasus, flying through the sky at great speed! A plastic perspex sign. *EDITORIAL USE ONLY* Date: 1960s

Eye mask. This gel filled mask is cooled in a refrigerator before being placed on the face. The cooling effect is claimed to relieve tired eyes

Rubber ducks

Rubber duck in a foamy bath

Police evidence bags for illegal drugs
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Great British Duck Race 2008
Yellow rubber duck at the Great British Duck Race

Toy duck floating on water

Ariel low temperature washing powder gel - Close up of plastic bottle UK
MAB-1220 Ariel low temperature washing powder gel - Close up of plastic bottle UK Mark Boulton contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Rubber ducks in a foamy bath

Great British Duck Race 2008
Mass of blue rubber ducks and a yellow one at the Great British Duck Race

Blouse made from a silk escape map, 1940s. Creator: Unknown
Blouse made from a silk escape map, 1940s. During World War II many materials were unavailable to the public because of government rationing

Plastic food dishes visual menu in Osaka, Japan

Two women police officers in gas masks, London, WW2
Two women police officers in gas masks in London during the Second World War. One of them is Florence Bragg (joined November 1936). Date: 1940s

Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings
MAB-391 Compost / wormery - worms visible amongst variety of kitchen waste including vegetable and fruit peelings and cardboard in top of black plastic recycled composting bin UK Mark Boulton Please

Art Deco Bathroom
An Art Deco style bathroom suite, with a shower fitting over the bath and plastic shower curtain

Roanoid bakelite doorknob and keyhole cover in marbled cream and brown. Date: 1930s

Beachcomber, Marloes
A beachcomber with his pet Jack Russell dog on the beach at Marloes, Pembrokeshire, South Wales. He carries an old plastic stool and a boat fender he has found on the beach

The French Resistance - WWII (1 / 3)
Thanks to the parachute drop of plastic explosive, the French resitance were able to blow up the track. This enabled them to intercept a German train heading for the border on the line from Marseille

North America, USA, California, San Diego. Sea World, plastic flamingo with sun glasses

Safety glasses. Safety glasses are usually made with shatter-resistant plastic lenses to protect the eye from flying debris. The sort seen here are often used in science laboratories

Heart in space heading towards a vortex, conceptual image

Snowman toy, simulated X-ray
Snowman toy. Simulated X-ray of a novelty snowman toy. The mechanism of cogs and electronics inside the toy causes it to play music and move

Mathematical equipment
Mathematics equipment. Protractor (left), a pair of compasses and pencil (centre top), a pen (right) and an electronic calculator (lower centre)

A man brushing his teeth
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Fifteen brightly coloured buckets, mainly yellow and blue, for sale, Skegness, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Strandline plastic litter, Freshwater West, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Andrew Davies / SpecialistStock

Chips made from recycled plastic bottles are seen before being processed at the Weeco plastic recycling factory at the Athi River industrial zone near Nairobi, Kenya, May 15, 2019

Child Hard Work
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

The children collect recyclable materials
Muhammad Amdad Hossain

Spoons Abstract: Audience
Jacqueline Hammer

the nymph has blue hair
Lus Joosten

Wrapped
Colin Dixon

To Let Myself Go
Paulo Abrantes

Plastic shoes
Julia Ramiro

A tomato shaped sauce dispenser

Bush hat worn by United States Air Force pilot, Vietnam War, 1960s. Creator: Unknown
Bush hat worn by United States Air Force pilot, Vietnam War, 1960s. A non-regulation Australian style bush hat worn by members of the United States Air Force serving in Thailand during the Vietnam

Vicki Michelle, British actress, relaxes in her garden with a cold drink, Epping, Essex, Friday 25th August 1972

Carnaby Street Christmas lights switched on, Carnaby Street, London
Underwater scenes made of recycled materials illuminate Carnaby Street in London as the Christmas lights are switched on. Working in collaboration with Project Zero they highlight the areas of

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Plastic garbage floating in the ocean. Unlike Date:

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Plastic fish food. Concept image of a fish cut Date:

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"Exploring the Versatility and Impact of Plastic: From Vintage Bakelite Telephones to Rubber Ducks" Plastic, a material that has revolutionized our world in countless ways. Let's take a journey through its fascinating history and diverse applications. Picture No. 12479494 captures the nostalgia of an era when communication was transformed by the introduction of Bakelite telephones. These sleek devices, made from an early form of plastic, brought convenience and style into people's homes. Speaking of style, who can forget the iconic Yellow Rubber Duck? Picture No. 12479493 takes us to the Great British Duck Race where these cheerful companions float along with their blue counterparts, bringing joy to both young and old alike. But plastic doesn't just bring fun; it also serves as a valuable tool for law enforcement. Police evidence bags for illegal drugs are designed with durability and security in mind, ensuring crucial evidence is preserved while maintaining chain-of-custody integrity. In contrast to serious matters, let's not overlook the playful side of plastic. A young boy sledging down a grassy bank reminds us that even unconventional uses can bring excitement and laughter. Moving on to nature-inspired creations, we encounter Ocypus olens - a devils coach horse beetle model crafted from plastic. This intricate replica showcases how this versatile material allows us to appreciate wildlife up close without harm or disturbance. The Tupperware Party photograph from the 1950s transports us back in time when these innovative storage containers took households by storm. The image reflects societal changes as women embraced entrepreneurship while showcasing Tupperware's practicality through advertising photography. Shifting gears once again brings us face-to-face with another emblematic symbol – The Mobil Pegasus Logo Perspex sign. This iconic piece demonstrates how plastics have become integral components in modern signage due to their durability and visual appeal.