Showing 36 items matching "xylonite"
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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Accessory - FAVALORO COLLECTION: DRESSING TABLE SET
... 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 England...History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSONAL EFFECTS Hairdressing dressing table set Xylonite British Manufacture - Xylopearl made in England 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. ...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 -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncDomestic object - Xylonite Moulded Dressing Table Tray
... Xylonite Moulded Dressing Table Tray. Part of a set of grooming items....Moulded Xylonite tray with rounded corners. Rounded feet on each corner of base. ...Xylonite Moulded Dressing Table Tray. Part of a set of grooming items. grooming Moulded Xylonite tray with rounded corners. ...Xylonite Moulded Dressing Table Tray. Part of a set of grooming items.Moulded Xylonite tray with rounded corners. Rounded feet on each corner of base. Part of set.grooming -
Mont De LanceyAccessory - Crochet Purse, 1935
... ...xylonite...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. ...Mont De Lancey 71 Wellington Road Wandin North yarra-valley-and-dandenong-ranges 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. handicrafts crochet bags handbags purses crocheting wool silk cotton 1930s 30s art deco xylonite Circular mount purse with xylonite chain interwoven with brown crocheted chain. ...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 -
Wodonga & District Historical Society IncAccessory - Vintage Manicure Set
... 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. ...A shell shaped manicure case made from xylonite or celluloid. The case is lined with blue velvet. ...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. ...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 -
Orbost & District Historical Societyhand mirror, first half 20th century
... In 1869, Englishman Daniel Stills created a company called Xylonite to experiment and create a product similar to Parkesine. ...A creamy yellow xylonite backed hand mirror with a narrow handle. ...A creamy yellow xylonite backed hand mirror with a narrow handle. ...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?). -
Orbost & District Historical Societyhairbrush, 1930's
... In 1869, Englishman Daniel Stills created a company called Xylonite to experiment and create a product similar to Parkesine. ...A xylonite backed man's hairbrush. Backing is yellowish/cream. ...This item is an example of a personal item made of this synthetic plastic. toiletries-men's hairbrush xylonite celluloid A xylonite backed man's hairbrush. ...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 -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Realia, c1947
... Domestic Cutlery - Bread Knife Xylonite...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Stawell Domestic Cutlery - Bread Knife Xylonite Memorabilia Realia ...Domestic Cutlery - Bread Knife Xylonitestawell -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Realia, c1900's
... Domestic Cutlery - Butter Knife with Xylonite Handle...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Stawell Domestic Cutlery - Butter Knife with Xylonite Handle Memorabilia Realia ...Domestic Cutlery - Butter Knife with Xylonite Handlestawell -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Realia, c1900's
... Domestic Cutlery - Bread Fork with Xylonite Handle...Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Stawell Domestic Cutlery - Bread Fork with Xylonite Handle Memorabilia Realia ...Domestic Cutlery - Bread Fork with Xylonite Handlestawell -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer MuseumManicure Set
... Manicure set in a Xylonite case. colour cream...Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum 151 Melbourne St, Mulwala Manicure set in a Xylonite case. colour cream Manicure Set ...Manicure set in a Xylonite case. colour cream -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer MuseumNail File and cover
... Nail file with Xylonite cover with flower decoratio...Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum 151 Melbourne St, Mulwala Nail file with Xylonite cover with flower decoratio Nail File and cover ...Nail file with Xylonite cover with flower decoratio -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Accessory - OVAL HAND MIRROR
... Oval shaped hand mirror, ivroy coloured Xylonite....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSONAL EFFECTS Hairdressing mirror Oval shaped hand mirror, ivroy coloured Xylonite. Accessory OVAL HAND MIRROR ...Oval shaped hand mirror, ivroy coloured Xylonite.personal effects, hairdressing, mirror -
Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer MuseumComb Holder
... Xylonite cream colour comb holder with flower trim...Yarrawonga and Mulwala Pioneer Museum 151 Melbourne St, Mulwala Xylonite cream colour comb holder with flower trim Comb Holder ...Xylonite cream colour comb holder with flower trim -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncDomestic object - Hair brush made from Xylonite
... Cream coloured xylonite hair brush with stiff bristles....Personal Hygiene Cream coloured xylonite hair brush with stiff bristles. Domestic object Hair brush made from Xylonite. ...Cream coloured xylonite hair brush with stiff bristles.personal hygiene -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncDomestic object - Dressing Table Set
... 12 piece dressing table set made from Xylonite....Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Household 12 piece dressing table set made from Xylonite. Domestic object Dressing Table Set ...12 piece dressing table set made from Xylonite.household -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyComb - Personal Item
... Xylonite yellow wide toothed hair comb with equally spaced teeth....Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country comb toilette requisites hairdressing personal Xylonite yellow wide toothed hair comb with equally spaced teeth. ...Xylonite yellow wide toothed hair comb with equally spaced teeth.comb, toilette requisites, hairdressing, personal -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncDomestic object - Nail Scissors
... Nail scissors made from Xylonite with metal blades. Part of a set....Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Personal Hygiene Nail Care Nail scissors made from Xylonite with metal blades. Part of a set. Domestic object Nail Scissors ...Nail scissors made from Xylonite with metal blades. Part of a set.personal hygiene, nail care -
Embroiderers Guild, VictoriaContainer - Xylonite cylindrical container with lid, Netting set with some crochet hooks, 1880's
... Cylindrical xylonite container with lid, ringed holes centrally in lid and base...Netting is an ancient craft which became popular duing the mid Victorian era, more expensive netting sets were kept in cylindrical cases Netting was popular during mid Victorian times, ladies made items such netting purses Netting none Cylindrical xylonite container with lid, ringed holes centrally in lid and base Netting set with some crochet hooks Container Xylonite cylindrical container with lid ...Netting is an ancient craft which became popular duing the mid Victorian era, more expensive netting sets were kept in cylindrical casesNetting was popular during mid Victorian times, ladies made items such netting pursesCylindrical xylonite container with lid, ringed holes centrally in lid and basenonenetting -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncDomestic object - Clothes Brush
... Cream coloured oval clothes brush made from xylonite. Part of a set....Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Personal Hygiene Cream coloured oval clothes brush made from xylonite. Part of a set. Domestic object Clothes Brush ...Cream coloured oval clothes brush made from xylonite. Part of a set.personal hygiene -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncDomestic object - Nail Cuticle Tool
... Cream coloured nail & cuticle tool. Made from Xylonite. Part of a set....Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Nail Care Personal Hygiene Cream coloured nail & cuticle tool. Made from Xylonite. Part of a set. Domestic object Nail Cuticle Tool ...Cream coloured nail & cuticle tool. Made from Xylonite. Part of a set.nail care, personal hygiene -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncDomestic object - Cream coloured xylonite container with lid
... Cream coloured small container with lid. Made from Xylonite. Part of a set....Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Personal Hygiene Cream coloured small container with lid. Made from Xylonite. Part of a set. Domestic object Cream coloured xylonite container with lid. ...Cream coloured small container with lid. Made from Xylonite. Part of a set.personal hygiene -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncDomestic object - Nail Cleaner
... Cream coloured nail cleaner. Xylonite handle and metal tip. Part of a set....Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Personal Hygiene Nail Care Cream coloured nail cleaner. Xylonite handle and metal tip. Part of a set. ...Cream coloured nail cleaner. Xylonite handle and metal tip. Part of a set.personal hygiene, nail care -
Stawell Historical Society IncMemorabilia - Realia, c1930's
... Smoking Pipe, curved stem. Wooden Bowl, Xylonite Stem. Metal Band....Stawell Historical Society Inc 46 Longfield St Stawell grampians Stawell Smoking Pipe, curved stem. Wooden Bowl, Xylonite Stem. Metal Band. Memorabilia Realia ...Smoking Pipe, curved stem. Wooden Bowl, Xylonite Stem. Metal Band.stawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Accessory - STUDS BOX
... Small Xylonite box, Ivory in colour with hinged lid and word Studs in blue on lid....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSONAL EFFECTS Containers box Small Xylonite box, Ivory in colour with hinged lid and word Studs in blue on lid. ...Small Xylonite box, Ivory in colour with hinged lid and word Studs in blue on lid.personal effects, containers, box -
Kiewa Valley Historical SocietyComb - Personal Item
... Xylonite yellow hair comb with half narrow spaced teeth and half wide spaced teeth...Kiewa Valley Historical Society Mount Beauty Information Centre 31 Bogong High Plains Rd Mt Beauty high-country toilet requisites hairdressing comb personal bathroom Xylonite yellow hair comb with half narrow spaced teeth and half wide spaced teeth Comb - Personal Item ...Xylonite yellow hair comb with half narrow spaced teeth and half wide spaced teethtoilet requisites, hairdressing, comb, personal, bathroom -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncDomestic object - Buffer for polishing nails
... Buffer for polishing nails. Cream coloured xylonite. Moulded handle on top of padded abrasive material....Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Nail Care Personal Hygiene Buffer for polishing nails. Cream coloured xylonite. Moulded handle on top of padded abrasive material. ...Buffer for polishing nails. Cream coloured xylonite. Moulded handle on top of padded abrasive material.nail care, personal hygiene -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncDomestic object - Dressing Table Box
... Dressing table box with hinged lid made from Xylonite. Has 5 compartments. Part of a set....Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Personal Hygiene Nail Care Dressing table box with hinged lid made from Xylonite. Has 5 compartments. Part of a set. ...Dressing table box with hinged lid made from Xylonite. Has 5 compartments. Part of a set.personal hygiene, nail care -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Accessory - FAVALORO COLLECTION: DRESSING TABLE SET
... 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)....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSONAL EFFECTS Hairdressing dressing table set 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). ...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 -
Charlton Golden Grains Museum IncDomestic object - Folding Hand Fan
... Cream coloured hand fan. Made from Xylonite. Rounded tips and filigree details on each leaf. ...Charlton Golden Grains Museum Inc 1 High Street Charlton goldfields Personal Hygiene Hand Fan Cream coloured hand fan. Made from Xylonite. Rounded tips and filigree details on each leaf. ...Cream coloured hand fan. Made from Xylonite. Rounded tips and filigree details on each leaf. Part of a set.personal hygiene, hand fan -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.Tool - LETTER OPENER
... Letter opener with pocket knife in xylonite handle / engraved on pocket knife ' Jowika , made in Germany , picture of a bird on a branch....History House 11 Mackenzie Street Bendigo goldfields PERSONAL EFFECTS Keyrings & knives Jowika made in Germany Jowika , made in Germany Letter opener with pocket knife in xylonite handle / engraved on pocket knife ' Jowika , made in Germany , picture of a bird on a branch. ...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
