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Photo Frame

c. 1850 - 1940
Subcollections
Domestic Items or Equipment
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
Decorative Objects
Material
Cellulose Acetate
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
c. 1850 - 1940
Public location
Links to additional resources
History of Zylonite [www.mernick.org.uk]

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
Tuesday, 2 December, 2025
Completeness
83
Rights 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

Photo Frame
Photo Frame

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