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
Photo Frame
c. 1850 - 1940Subcollections
Overview
A cream rectangular shaped photo frame oval opening in centre for photo. There is an opening in the back to insert photo.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2020.66
Item type
Material
Width
9.5000 cm
Height or length
12 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
Public location
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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