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Dusting Powder Container

Subcollections
Domestic Items or Equipment
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

The item was owned by Wally Haddleton, the donor's father. Inside the container is a small box of "REVELRY" dusting powder.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-202-HS2025.452
Item type
Domestic Objects
Material
Cellulose Acetate
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.

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
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Attribution requirements

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Katanning Historical Society

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Front view of Dusting Powder Container
Front view of Dusting Powder Container
Inside of Dusting Powder Container
Inside of Dusting Powder Container

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