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Ladies Manicure Set
c. 1850 - 1940Subcollections
Overview
A ladies manicure set in a wooden box with a clip. Inside the box are a nail polisher; nail polish stick, scissors, a nail file. The items have pale yellow plastic handles.
Historical information
This item belonged to Wally Haddleton, the donor's father.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2025.450
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Cellulose Acetate
Metal
Wood
Width
21.5000 cm
Height or length
3.3000 cm
Depth
14 cm
Contextual information
It is made of a material called zylonite which is a brand name for a plastic material similar to celluloid. The material was originally developed as a substitute for ivory and used for items like eyewear, combs, dressing table sets and collar studs.
Year
Links to additional resources
History of Zylonite [www.mernick.org.uk]
A web site which outlines the history of the American Zylonite Company, it has a timeline for the use of the material and images of items that were made from the material.
Last modified
Tuesday, 2 December, 2025
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Rights category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
