Poppit earrings

Description

A pair of grey pearlised Poppit clip-on earrings. Made in England, circa 1950s. Each earring is made from an injection moulded polyethylene dome with a metal spring clip fastening back, pressed into place in the back of the dome. These earrings are presented on their original sales card. Measurement given is for each earring. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Manufacturer

Inscriptions

printed: "IT'S A POPPIT MADE IN ENGLAND" (front of card)

Object number

PHSL : X22

Date

1953 - 1959 (circa)

Country

Material

PE front of earring
plastic
polyethylene
polythene
metal clip back
card
Dimensions
Height
8mm
Diameter
18mm

Colour