Celluloid Letter Opener

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Description:

The “AMERITH” inscription on the celluloid handle of this letter opener refers to the Amerith Division of the Celluloid Manufacturing Company, active 1928-1935.

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of Celanese Plastics Company

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: CH.334332.142Accession Number: 310799Catalog Number: 334332.142

Object Name: Celluloid Letter OpenerLetter Opener

Measurements: overall: 1/2 in x 8 15/16 in x 7/8 in; 1.27 cm x 22.70125 cm x 2.2225 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-e572-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_2829

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