Measurements:

overall: 1 11/16 in x 7/8 in x 4 in; 4.2545 cm x 2.2225 cm x 10.16 cm

Object Name:

Celluloid Novelty

Date made:

ca. 1885

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

Credit Line:

Gift of Celluloid Corporation

ID Number:

CH.318496.017

Catalog number:

318496.017

Accession number:

133593

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Medicine and Science: Chemistry

Data Source:

National Museum of American History

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-2b42-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nmah_2335