The Post-Billiards Age
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From Ivory to Bakelite
This chapter explores the transition from ivory balls to Bakelite balls in the game of billiards, discussing the discovery of celluloid as a potential substitute material, its various uses, and the eventual invention of Bakelite. It also highlights the impact of the ivory trade in Africa and the dangers of the early plastic, celluloid.
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