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.
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Dusting Powder Container
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Overview
A pale yellow circular container with a lid. The bottom half of the container has vertical lines all around the container, as well as two horizontal lines approximately one centimetre below the lip
Historical information
Inside the container is a small box of "REVELRY" dusting powder.
Details
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2025.452
Item type
Material
Width
10.7000 cm
Height or length
8 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.
Last modified
Tuesday, 9 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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