Galalith
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Galalith, which name originates from Greek "gala" (milk) and "lithos" (stone) was first discovered by the German Carl Kunth in 1890's by chemical reactions on milk protein. It is described as an early form of plastic but is disimilar from bakelite. Due to its physical properties it is easy to color, and therefore has been used in the manufacture of items such buttons and experimental Arte Deco jewelry by companies, in particular Jakob Bengel. Galalith production ceased around the start of WWII, in fact being banned from production in Germany.
