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#Bakelite was the first molded plastic used to make radio housings, produced in unfinished brown, or with painted coatings that were prone to scratches and paint loss. #radioSFO This tweet was posted on October 11, 2018.

The RCA X-11, a compact, novelty #Bakelite #radio, used miniature multi-unit tubes that were developed during the Second World War and introduced to the civilian radio market in 1946. #RadioSFO #radios This tweet was posted on June 20, 2018.

While the color of Bakelite was initially a translucent amber, the addition of fillers and heat in the manufacturing process changed the plastic into its characteristically opaque, dark brown color. Do you own any #Bakelite? #RadioSFO #radio This tweet was posted on April 12, 2018.

Lightweight, non-flammable, easily molded, and an excellent electric insulator, #Bakelite was the first plastic used to make #radio cases, allowing for sleek, modern designs not possible with wooden construction. #RadioSFO This tweet was posted on April 12, 2018.