Celluloid Collection

Suffragette Badge Womens Freedom League
Badge produced for the Womens Freedom League in tin with celluloid (?) covering, in W.F.Ls colours of green, gold and white

Mens celluloid detachable collars. circa 1900

Robert Falcon Scott, Terra Nova Expedition, Antarctic
Robert Falcon Scott Terra Nova Expedition - important archive of 52 negatives taken by Lt. Henry Birdie Bowers during the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition that claimed the lives of Scott

Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2804914 Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Le Rire, 14 October 1899.); © Look and Learn

Terrible accident at La Garenne-Bezons, Paris (colour litho)
3099259 Terrible accident at La Garenne-Bezons, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrible accident at La Garenne-Bezons, Paris)

Artists impression of an idea under consideration of the French Government - aeroplanes with invisible wings, to make them difficult to be spotted by the German Air Force pilots

Scene in a Chinese laundry, advertisement for Celluloid Corset Clasps (chromolitho)
5235881 Scene in a Chinese laundry, advertisement for Celluloid Corset Clasps (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene in a Chinese laundry)

Musician, 1916. Creator: Klyun, Ivan Vassilyevich (1873-1942)
Musician, 1916. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Mens celluloid detachable bibs and cuffs, and soap. circa 1900

Tabby kitten with roll of celluloid film
Unusual Friends - tabby kitten with roll of celluloid film. 1950s

Advertisement for Castle Films, produced by United World Films Inc -- movies for every occasion, for 8mm and 16mm movie film projectors

International Flickers Folk by Sherriffs
International Flickers Folk: A Page of Celluloid Stars. A page of caricatures of movie stars by Sherriffs which include Gloria Swanson, Charlie Chaplin, Ronald Colman, Greta Garbo

Suffragette W. S. P. U Badge Emmeline Pankhurst
Celluloid badge or button with a photograph portrait of Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst, (made by Merchants Portrait Co.) for the Womens Social & Political Union. Date: circa 1908

Celluloid Compact C. 1918
Celluloid compact with paste decoration, decorative clasp and tassels in a mock tortoise shell finish. Date: circa 1918

End of film, conceptual artwork
End of film. Conceptual artwork of the destruction of cinema film reels. This represents the switch to digital projection technology

Edwardian necklace
A necklace containing fake amber beads. Included are celluloid, phenolic resin, casein and glass beads. Fig. 11 from Amber The Natural Time Capsule

Russian motion-picture director. Editing his first film, Strike, in 1924
SERGEI EISENSTEIN (1898-1948). Russian motion-picture director. Editing his first film, Strike, in 1924

Photographic film, computer artwork

Film editing, computer artwork
Film editing. Computer artwork of a pair of scissors and cut roll of film. The technique of joining the ends of two pieces of film together is known as splicing

John Wesley Hyatt, US inventor
John Wesley Hyatt (1837-1920), US inventor. Hyatt is best known for discovering a method to simplify the production of the plastic celluloid

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"Unveiling the Power of Celluloid: From Suffragette Badges to Detachable Collars" Celluloid, a versatile and revolutionary material, played an integral role in shaping history. In the early 20th century, it became synonymous with women's liberation as suffragettes proudly wore celluloid badges adorned with slogans like "Votes for Women" and symbols representing their fight for equality. These badges served as powerful emblems of unity within organizations such as the Women's Freedom League. But celluloid's influence didn't stop there; it extended into men's fashion too. The invention of detachable collars made from this innovative substance revolutionized formal attire for gentlemen during that era. Men could now effortlessly change their collars without having to launder or replace entire shirts, adding convenience and style to their wardrobes. Beyond fashion and activism, celluloid even ventured into uncharted territories – quite literally. During the early 1900s, famed explorer Robert Falcon Scott embarked on his Terra Nova Expedition to Antarctica. Among his meticulously planned provisions were celluloid items essential for survival in extreme conditions. From photographic film capturing breathtaking icy landscapes to durable equipment resistant to freezing temperatures – all owed their existence to this remarkable material. As Scott battled against nature's harshest elements in his pursuit of scientific discovery and glory, he relied on celluloid compasses, maps protected by its waterproof properties, and even personal effects like combs crafted from this resilient substance. The significance cannot be overstated; it bridged gaps between social movements advocating for equal rights while simultaneously enabling groundbreaking expeditions pushing human boundaries. Its impact reverberates through time as we reflect upon the courage displayed by suffragettes fighting tirelessly for women's empowerment or envision explorers braving Antarctic storms armed with tools fashioned from this extraordinary material. Celluloid stands not only as a testament to innovation but also serves as a reminder that progress and change often emerge from the unlikeliest of sources.