Includes bibliographical references (p. 175) and index.
Contents
The costume jewelry industry of Providence, Rhode Island. Plastics used in jewelry -- Methods of identifying plastics -- How parts were supplied & molded -- Manufacturing process -- Distribution process -- Selected manufacturers. Coro -- Trifari -- Lisner -- Kramer -- Selro -- Other amazing figurals -- Colors galore. Wonderful white -- Pink perfection -- Ravishing red -- Outstanding orange -- Yes! yellow -- Gorgeous green -- Tempting turquoise -- Best blue -- Praise purple -- Beautiful brown -- Bold beige -- Great grey -- Basic black -- Multiples -- Flecks or confetti -- Styles that sparkle. Bracelets -- Necklaces -- Earrings -- Pins -- Parures & demi-parures -- Novelty jewelry -- The forbidden fruits -- Care, condition, & repair.
