Orange Xylonite dressing table set, retailed by Prescott & Dawe Bendigo in a burgundy coloured cardboard box with lilac lining, contents consist of a hand mirror, brush, comb and tray.Xylonite British Manufacture - Xylopearl made in Englandpersonal effects, hairdressing, dressing table set

This purse is an example of what is often described as the 1930s anachronistic meeting of industrial Art Deco and the arts and crafts movement, hand crocheted silk meeting geometric frames made of the 'modern' xylonite, an early version of bakelite. The Australian Arts and Crafts movement was at this time very focused on creating a notably 'Australian' design, utilising brown earthy tones and 'natural' shapes, such as this purse's spiral drawing on straw and taffeta purses of previous decades.Circular mount purse with xylonite chain interwoven with brown crocheted chain. Outside brown hand crocheted criss-cross stitch with scalloped edge. Xylonite mount with fleur-de-li patterning, edged with gold and black bead seed bead clusters. Opens with a push latch. Lined with a pink silk jacquard, opening embroidered with pink and green flowers. handicrafts, crochet, bags, handbags, purses, crocheting, wool, silk, cotton, 1930s, 30s, art deco, xylonite

Home manicure sets became increasingly popular during the 1920s. The manicure tools are made of steel and the handles and case are fashioned from xylonite, a form of celluloid. Xylonite (derived from the Greek word ‘xylon’ meaning ‘wood’) is best known for use in products made by the British Xylonite Co. Ltd. Among the earliest items made from the material were knife handles, tubes and insulating materials for electric cables. Because of its light-weight and durability, xylonite became widely used in domestic items such as coral jewellery and manicure sets throughout the early twentieth century. This item does not bear a brand name but was manufactured in England c1932 This item is significant because it is representative of accessories used by women in the early part of the Twentieth century and was donated by a member of the Wodonga Community.A shell shaped manicure case made from xylonite or celluloid. The case is lined with blue velvet. The set includes nail scissors, a nail file and buffer as well as other implements. Also in the set are 2 small round containers.On back of case: Made in Englandvintage manicure set, women's accessories

Celluloid was the first plastic. The first Celluloid experiments began in 1856 by Alexander Parkes in Birmingham, England. Later in the same year, he patented his invention "Parkesine". By 1868, no advancement was achieved, and Parkes' labor and efforts were ended. In 1869, Englishman Daniel Stills created a company called Xylonite to experiment and create a product similar to Parkesine. These efforts ended in 1874 when Stills went bankrupt. Celluloid was made into toiletry articles, novelties, photographic film, and many other mass-produced goods. Its popularity began to wane only toward the middle of the 20th century, following the introduction of plastics based on entirely synthetic polymers. This item is an example of a personal effect made from celluloid.A creamy yellow xylonite backed hand mirror with a narrow handle. The back is decorated with a swirling pattern (initials?).

Celluloid was the first plastic. The first Celluloid experiments began in 1856 by Alexander Parkes in Birmingham, England. Later in the same year, he patented his invention "Parkesine". By 1868, no advancement was achieved, and Parkes' labor and efforts were ended. In 1869, Englishman Daniel Stills created a company called Xylonite to experiment and create a product similar to Parkesine. These efforts ended in 1874 when Stills went bankrupt. Celluloid / xylonite was made into toiletry articles, novelties, photographic film, and many other mass-produced goods. Its popularity began to wane only toward the middle of the 20th century, following the introduction of plastics based on entirely synthetic polymers. This item is an example of a personal item made of this synthetic plastic.A xylonite backed man's hairbrush. Backing is yellowish/cream. There is a small ornate decoration (initials?). The top is scooped. the bristles are possibly boar bristles.toiletries-men's hairbrush xylonite celluloid

Domestic Cutlery - Bread Knife Xylonitestawell

Domestic Cutlery - Butter Knife with Xylonite Handlestawell

Domestic Cutlery - Bread Fork with Xylonite Handlestawell

Manicure set in a Xylonite case. colour cream

Nail file with Xylonite cover with flower decoratio

Xylonite cream colour comb holder with flower trim

Oval shaped hand mirror, ivroy coloured Xylonite.personal effects, hairdressing, mirror

Cream coloured xylonite hair brush with stiff bristles.personal hygiene

12 piece dressing table set made from Xylonite.household

Xylonite yellow wide toothed hair comb with equally spaced teeth.comb, toilette requisites, hairdressing, personal

Nail scissors made from Xylonite with metal blades. Part of a set.personal hygiene, nail care

Smoking Pipe, curved stem. Wooden Bowl, Xylonite Stem. Metal Band.stawell

Cream coloured small container with lid. Made from Xylonite. Part of a set.personal hygiene

Cream coloured nail & cuticle tool. Made from Xylonite. Part of a set.nail care, personal hygiene

Cream coloured nail cleaner. Xylonite handle and metal tip. Part of a set.personal hygiene, nail care

Cream coloured oval clothes brush made from xylonite. Part of a set.personal hygiene

Small Xylonite box, Ivory in colour with hinged lid and word Studs in blue on lid.personal effects, containers, box

Xylonite yellow hair comb with half narrow spaced teeth and half wide spaced teethtoilet requisites, hairdressing, comb, personal, bathroom

Moulded Xylonite tray with rounded corners. Rounded feet on each corner of base. Part of set.

Buffer for polishing nails. Cream coloured xylonite. Moulded handle on top of padded abrasive material.nail care, personal hygiene

Dressing table box with hinged lid made from Xylonite. Has 5 compartments. Part of a set.personal hygiene, nail care

Boxed Xylonite dressing table set in pink cardboard box with pink silk lining, contains a hand mirror, a brush, a comb all in green xylonite with amber coloured edging, also an extra mirror in same colour but with out the amber edging ( most likely does not belong with the set).personal effects, hairdressing, dressing table set

Letter opener with pocket knife in xylonite handle / engraved on pocket knife ' Jowika , made in Germany , picture of a bird on a branch.Jowika , made in Germanypersonal effects, keyrings & knives, jowika , made in germany

Cream coloured hand fan. Made from Xylonite. Rounded tips and filigree details on each leaf. Part of a set.personal hygiene, hand fan

Textiles. Grey cotton crocheted handbag with cream coloured xylonite or celluloid frame. Circular crocheted pattern with scalloped edge. Swivel opening clasp. Plastic chain link handle attached to frame. Lined with pink silk fabric.textiles, domestic, grey cotton crocheted handbag