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Jewellery Box

c. 1850 - 1940
Subcollections
Domestic Items or Equipment
Overview

A cream rectangular container with a lid and which is lined with faded maroon material. The container lid and box have fluted corners.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2025.456
Material
Cellulose Acetate
Width
14 cm
Height or length
4 cm
Depth
8.8000 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
c. 1850 - 1940
Links to additional resources
History of Zylonite

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
Thursday, 4 December, 2025
Completeness
72
Copyright category
Date of creation +70 years
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Front view of Jewellery Box
Front view of Jewellery Box
Inside view of Jewellery Box
Inside view of Jewellery Box

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