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Nylon Flakes

Nylon Flakes

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Description
Square glass bottle containing nylon flakes made on March 25, 1937. One hand-written paper label reads, in part "FLAKE 66 / #1225 POLYMER / Sample #6 / 3/25/37 / 1586."
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
flakes, nylon
Date made
early 1935-late 1936
1935-1936
Measurements
overall: 6 1/8 in x 2 1/8 in x 2 1/8 in; 15.5575 cm x 5.3975 cm x 5.3975 cm
ID Number
CH.316723
catalog number
316723
accession number
227591
Credit Line
Gift of E. I. Du Pont de Nemours & Co. Inc.
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National Museum of American History
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