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
Hair Receiver Bowl
c. 1850 - 1940Subcollections
Overview
A circular pale yellow bowl with a lid which has a hole in the centre.
Historical information
This item belonged to Wally Haddleton, father of the donor. The hole in the lid of the container is where top drop hair that has come from brushing or combing.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2025.445
Item type
Material
Width
10 cm
Height or length
5 cm
Contextual information
This bowl is termed a hair receiver designed to collect hair that falls out during brushing or combing. It was historical used in the Victorian era, when women would save their hair to make hair rats (a type of hair padding) or for memorial jewellery.
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
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.
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