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Collar Box

Subcollections
Domestic Items or Equipment
Overview

A cream circular container with lid. The bottom half of the container has vertical lines diagonally around the container, as well as two horizontal lines approximately one centimetre below the lip. There are four detachable collars inside the container.

Historical information

This item belonged to Wally Haddleton, father of the donor. There are a number of detachable collars inside the box.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2025.455
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Cellulose Acetate
Width
18.2000 cm
Height or length
6.4000 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.

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
83
Copyright category
Date of creation +70 years
Permissions

Please contact the Katanning Historical Society for reproduction of image.

Attribution requirements

Courtesy of Katanning Historical Society.

Katanning Historical Society

Katanning Historical Society

Front of Collar Box
Front of Collar Box
Inside Collar Box
Inside Collar Box

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