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lronlacy.bsky.social
In #SEPTEMBER 1943
‘What's he got that you didn't have?’
Union Carbide. September 1943
#WW2 #chemicalsindustry #materials #plastics #Bakelite #vinylite
September 22, 2026 at 3:30 PM
oldworldfashion.bsky.social
From America, #Christmas 1952: Footwear and Apparel from Sears

(+Our finest latex storm boots; Rubber lace boots, warmly lined; Luxurious storm boots; Soft sheen Dynalon fabric boots reinforced with rubber, and more)
This catalogue page features waterproof boots for women, misses, girls, and children, alongside apparel items for boys and little fellows such as robes, pajamas, shirts, and socks. Additionally, it includes vinylite plastic boots, lightweight waterproof boots, and feather-light latex boots. (+100% Wool footease for leisure time wear Big boys' 2-pc. knit cotton Boys' spun nylon socks Children's rubber boots; Frosty the Snowman, corn cob pipe, button nose Colorful Vinylite plastic boots Cotton pajamas a practical gift for boys and jrs. Full gusset opening keeps water out; roomy to tuck snow pants in Jr. Boys' 2-pc. knit cotton Lightweight waterproof boot Luxurious storm boots Our finest latex storm boots Packed in a Christmas box. Dressy lightweight Dynalon fabric boots, reinforced with rubber Rubber lace boots, warmly lined Soft sheen Dynalon fabric boots reinforced with rubber Warm robes for little fellows Washfast shirts and matching socks Women's feather-light, flexible latex boot and Women's, Misses', Girls', Children's. Trim slide fastener boot; waterproof to the top)
July 8, 2026 at 7:14 PM
josefalbers.bsky.social
Structural Constellation F-20 https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/222903
"laminated plastic" decided upon in preference to "formica" or "Vinylite" or "Resopal," as these are terms not restricted to a certain brand media & support description confirmed by N. Lloyd, Straus Center Objects Lab, 4/2001 (based also on correspond... Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Agoos © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
July 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
oldinprintads.bsky.social
From America, Jun 1951: Giant DeLuxe Pool ad from Doughboy

(+DeLuxe Pools; Splasher Frog; Go-Boat; Aqua-Mat; Flipper Seal; Bulgy Whale; Pad-L-Duk; Sandy - The Sea King; and Beach Balls)

«More fun in the Sun with Doughboy»
This vintage advertisement showcases a range of inflatable Doughboy water playmates. From wading pools and boats to ride-on toys, the ad emphasizes the quality, durability, and fun associated with "Vinylite" plastic products featuring "FORTI-PLYED" construction, offering something for everyone to enjoy in the sun. More fun in the Sun with Doughboy FIVE WADING POOLS Featuring Doughboy's Giant DeLuxe Pool 7 ft. diameter, 250 gallon capacity -gaily decorated bottom. Other DeLuxe Pools: 51/2 feet, 125 gal. (shown) and 4 ft., 50 gal. both with decorated bottoms. Also two pools with solid blue bottoms: 4 ft., 50 gal. and 40 in., 30 gal. All pools have double rings and metal valves! $20.00, $14.00, $10.00, $7.00 and $5.00. SPLASHER The Frog (Sr. & Jr.) Learning to swim is easy, and loads of fun, with Splasher the most practical Doughboy Water Playmate ever made! Ingenious design helps teach proper swimming form. Senior-48" long x 30" wide. Junior-for small fry, 36" x 18". $3.00 and $2.00 FLIPPER The Seal. A big 33/4 ft. long; 2 ft. high. Anyone in the family (adults too) can climb aboard this good-natured fellow- he just loves to be pushed around and he's built to take it. $2.00 4 BEACH BALLS Husky, colorful. 24", (8 panels) and 20", 16", 12", (6 panels). $3.00, $2.00, $1.00 and 80c respectively. SANDY - The Sea King A sea horse to gladden any aquatic cow- boy or girl. Bright red or gala yellow. 31/2 feet high x 3 feet long. $3.00 GO-BOAT The only non-tipping inflated boat on the mar- ket! Paddles easily by hand. A practical water playmate. 56" long x 24" wide. $8.00 PAD-L-DUK Bigger than life and ten times as much fun. Noise maker in beak makes youngsters shout with glee! 20" x 20"; 12" high. $2.00 America's Favorite Water Playmates You get more for your money with Doughboy's bigger, stronger, gayer inflated Vinylite" plastic playmates...featuring exclusive FORTI-PLYED construction. AQUA-MAT Adults as well as youngsters can ride the waves on this big buoyant raft. ...
June 30, 2026 at 11:37 AM
morecords.bsky.social
the longest day &
the shortest night
are not not far away…

rehearse your
summer solstice boogie:

#funk
#soulsky
#raregroove

jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com/album/vinyli...
Vinylite, by jupiter tuning center
12 track album
jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com
June 16, 2026 at 5:42 AM
girobatol.bsky.social
@silverfoxwolf.bsky.social so it you rather than @djswolfuk.bsky.social to blame/thank. Lol i think somewhere i have the promotional vhs of the music video! The album evergreen nights never actually came out in the Uk. Well i remember having the vinylite on back order in Our price for 3 years.
May 27, 2026 at 7:43 AM
kendallrclark73.bsky.social
The University of Illinois digital newspaper archive showed an ad from June 12, 1947 where the Record of The Month Club (Hollywood, CA) had, as one of its offerings on non-breakable Vinylite disc for $1.00, Fleischer Studios' "Two Little Kittens", but thr other side was "Jack and Joy in Yonderland"
April 19, 2026 at 7:25 AM
konstantinjace.bsky.social
Yes isn't that interesting, and even into the early 70s with some of these very small labels pressing vinylite/vinyl 78s
April 1, 2026 at 2:53 PM
hamsculptures.bsky.social
Structural Constellation F-20 https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/222903
"laminated plastic" decided upon in preference to "formica" or "Vinylite" or "Resopal," as these are terms not restricted to a certain brand media & support description confirmed by N. Lloyd, Straus Center Objects Lab, 4/2001 (based also on correspond... Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Agoos © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
April 1, 2026 at 7:13 AM
morecords.bsky.social
„Magical connections,
genuine affections
Parallel directions
in between the lines
And it's what they've
dreamed about
Mercy me, it's so far out
And with each new person
there's a new first time …“

S.V.

a 2025 vamp:

jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com/track/so-far...
so far out, by jupiter tuning center
from the album Vinylite
jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com
February 15, 2026 at 1:56 AM
josefalbers.bsky.social
Structural Constellation F-20 https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/222903
"laminated plastic" decided upon in preference to "formica" or "Vinylite" or "Resopal," as these are terms not restricted to a certain brand media & support description confirmed by N. Lloyd, Straus Center Objects Lab, 4/2001 (based also on correspond... Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Agoos © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
February 1, 2026 at 1:47 PM
lronlacy.bsky.social
‘Greater Safety! ... Vinylite plastic compounds ...’
‘More Beauty! ... Bakelite resins ...’
January 18, 2026 at 1:41 PM
lronlacy.bsky.social
Union Carbide and Carbon Corporation. January 1944.
#illustration #illustrationart #graphicdesign #plastics #Bakelite #Vinylite #homebuilding #housing #UnionCarbide
January 18, 2026 at 1:41 PM
morecords.bsky.social
jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com/track/so-far...
so far out, by jupiter tuning center
from the album Vinylite
jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com
December 24, 2025 at 6:16 PM
morecords.bsky.social
> vinylite <

jupiter
tuning
center

#funk
#boogie
#cut&paste
#electronica

jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com/album/vinyli...
Vinylite, by jupiter tuning center
12 track album
jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com
December 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
oldincatalogues.bsky.social
Advert Lucky Dip: From America, Dec 1948: Television ad from Philco (more at @OldInPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+1240 Television; FM-AM radio-phonograph; M-15 Album-Length Record Player; 905 FM-AM Value Leader Radio; 901 Touch Tuning Radio, and more)

«Make this a PHILCO Christmas!»
This Christmas catalog showcases the latest in radio and television technology. Featuring a variety of radios, record players, and televisions, the catalog boasts high-fidelity sound and sharp picture quality. Choose from radios and televisions, with features like touch tuning and noise reduction. Perfect gifts for everyone. Make this a PHILCO Christmas! Here it is... the sensational Philco FM-AM radio-phonograph with the most magnificent tone ever achieved. It plays the new 45 minute Vinylite record through the exclusive Philco Balanced Fidelity Reproducer. The real thrill you enjoy in this newest, latest, most up-to-date development in recorded music is the unbelievable fidelity of tone, the astonishing freedom from surface noise. Choose Philco Quality and Value for Christmas Gifts Everyone Wants It's truly a great experience to hear the music you want, gloriously played with "concert hall" realism by the revolutionary Balanced Fidelity Reproducer. Yes, once again, Philco pioneering research brings you all the advances in recorded music, the finest in FM-AM radio. Housed in luxurious cabinets. That's why this Christmas you'll want to choose a Philco for your family gift. Only Philco has the Balanced Fidelity Reproducer The new double tone arm plays your present records automatically...and 45 minute records with the exclusive Philco Balanced Fidelity Reproducer which caresses the Vinylite grooves with a mere 1/5 ounce pressure. Gives the finest phonograph tone ever achieved. There's nothing else like it! FM-AM VALUE LEADER Philco 905. Finest FM at this price! Full noise reducing qualities. Sensitive! Rich new plastic cabinet. $59.95* TOUCH TUNING Philco 901. Simply press the drum tuner for choice of 6 stations. Cabinet in Ivory or Green. $44.95* NEW, MODERN DESIGN Philco 501-1. Surprising power and tone. Powerful PM Speaker. Modern Ivory plastic cabinet. AC-DC. $24.95* ALBUM-LENGTH RECORD PLAYER Philco M-15. Equips any radio or phonograph to play the new 45...
December 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
konstantinjace.bsky.social
I wanna say vinylite
October 23, 2025 at 12:05 AM
djmeiso.bsky.social
Spinning some vinylite on the phonograph.
Shout Out! To Freedom... by Nightmares on Wax on my Technics record player.
October 19, 2025 at 6:37 PM
morecords.bsky.social
Magical connections
genuine affections
Parallel directions
in between the lines.
And it's what they've
dreamed about …
Mercy me, it's

> so far out < ( jtc vamp )

And with each new person
there's a new first time…

sassy‘s new 2o25 version:

jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com/track/so-far...
October 8, 2025 at 6:01 PM
lronlacy.bsky.social
In #SEPTEMBER 1943
‘What's he got that you didn't have?’
Union Carbide. September 1943
#WW2 #chemicalsindustry #materials #plastics #Bakelite #vinylite
September 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
josefalbers.bsky.social
Structural Constellation F-20 https://www.harvardartmuseums.org/collections/object/222903
"laminated plastic" decided upon in preference to "formica" or "Vinylite" or "Resopal," as these are terms not restricted to a certain brand media & support description confirmed by N. Lloyd, Straus Center Objects Lab, 4/2001 (based also on correspond... Harvard Art Museums/Busch-Reisinger Museum, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Agoos © Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
September 5, 2025 at 7:28 AM
morecords.bsky.social
miss sarah vaughan

also known as

„sassy“

beamed into 2024:

#jazzsky
#vocaljazz
#seratstudio
#raregroove

jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com/track/so-far...
so far out, by jupiter tuning center
from the album Vinylite
jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com
July 20, 2025 at 11:07 PM
morecords.bsky.social
>so far out<

jtc

#neosoul
#balearic
#jazzfunk

feat. sassy

jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com/track/so-far...
so far out, by jupiter tuning center
from the album Vinylite
jupitertuningcenter.bandcamp.com
June 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
denisebreen.bsky.social
1948, For those of us with boxes full of those 12-inch round black plastic discs protected by flimsy cardboard covers, please note; it was today in 1948 that Columbia Records announced that it was offering a new “Vinylite” long-playing record that could hold 23 minutes of music on each side.
a green record is playing on a turntable
Alt: a green record is playing on a turntable
media.tenor.com
June 21, 2025 at 1:34 PM