Links to additional resources
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.
Katanning Historical Society > Records
Nail Polisher
c. 1850 - 1940Subcollections
Overview
A long pale yellow boat shaped tool which fits inside a similarly shaped container. It has a oblong curved handle on the top of the tool.
Historical information
This item belonged to Wally Haddleton, father of the donor. The top half of the item has material along its entire shape, it is used to file nails, hence the curved shape.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2025.447
Width
15.5000 cm
Height or length
4.8000 cm
Depth
2.8000 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
Primary significance criteria
Social or spiritual significance
Last modified
Tuesday, 2 December, 2025
Completeness
Copyright and Reference
Copyright and Reference
Copyright category
Date of creation +70 years
Attribution requirements
Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.
Nail Polisher
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