The average cost to house an inmate in Texas prisons is $47.50 per day, according to Michelle Lyons, spokeswoman for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Thus it would cost about $17,340 to house an inmate for a year and $693,500 for 40 years, far less than even part of the death penalty costs.
Like many modern plastics, Bakelite was lightweight and durable, and it could be molded into nearly infinite shapes, so its use quickly expanded as manufacturers realized its potential. Consumers primarily were attracted to its aesthetic qualities: a sleek, stylish look coupled with a substantial, high-end feel.
Linda Grossman, of Evelynne's Oldies But Goodies, deals in vintage Bakelite and other collectible jewelry. Here's what she has to say about the fakes:  1 We are dismayed that there is a cottage industry that has been created with the production of Fakelite, which has the appearance of Bakelite.ethod #1: Some Bakelite collectors recommend the 409 Test. Here's how to do it: 1  Dip a cotton swab in 409 household cleaner and touch a small area of the piece, such as a back that won't be visible when worn. 2  If the piece is vintage Bakelite, the accumulated patina will show up as a yellow stain on the cotton swab.