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Description:

Glass jar containing an early batch of nylon flakes. One paper label reads “Batch #1 / Seaford / Polymer.” Another reads “Approx. 12/10/39.”

Ref: “Du Pont Discloses New Yarn Details,” New York Times (Oct. 28, 1938), p. 34.

Date Made: 1939-12-10dated December 10, 1939

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of Herman Schneider

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1982.0140.02Catalog Number: 1982.0140.02Accession Number: 1982.0140

Object Name: Nylon Flakes

Measurements: overall: 142 mm x 50 mm; 5 9/16 in x 1 15/16 inoverall: 5 5/8 in x 2 in x 2 in; 14.2875 cm x 5.08 cm x 5.08 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-dc84-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_577

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