Celluloid Novelty: Peacock
Celluloid Novelty: Peacock
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- Description
- In 1935, the Smithsonian mounted an exhibit of plastic and other synthetic materials. This celluloid peacock is one of several items that the Celluloid Corporation provided for that purpose.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Celluloid Novelty
- Date made
- ca. 1885
- Measurements
- overall: 1 11/16 in x 7/8 in x 4 in; 4.2545 cm x 2.2225 cm x 10.16 cm
- ID Number
- CH.318496.017
- catalog number
- 318496.017
- accession number
- 133593
- Credit Line
- Gift of Celluloid Corporation
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- Medicine and Science: Chemistry
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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