Packet of odd Poppit bead components

A packet containing a number of un-associated poppit beads and earring comonents, plus a detached paper label. Measurement given is for the largest piece. Poppit beads, made from injection moulded polyethylene, were popular in the 1950s. Each bead has a protruding stem with a ball finial on one side, and a corresponding socket in the opposite side. When pushed together, the beads form a continuous 'string' without the aid of a thread. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.

printed: "IT'S A POPPIT. REGD. PAT. APP. FOR. DESIGN REGISTERED" (both sides of paper label)

PHSL : X32