This is a very interesting French celluloid photo frame from the late 1800s. Celluloid, patented in 1870 by John Wesley Hyatt, was the first commercially successful synthetic thermoplastic. It was developed as a substitute for natural materials like ivory and tortoiseshell, finding widespread use in various consumer goods, including photographic frames, combs, and decorative items. Its moldability and durability made it a popular choice for manufacturers during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.
This one is very intricate. It is missing the left piece of the “diamond” but that just adds to its character. It seems to be the original photos (I’m dying to see if there is anything written on the back, but don’t want to break the frame.) with glass over the photo.
6” x 4.5”
This is a very interesting French celluloid photo frame from the late 1800s. Celluloid, patented in 1870 by John Wesley Hyatt, was the first commercially successful synthetic thermoplastic. It was developed as a substitute for natural materials like ivory and tortoiseshell, finding widespread use in various consumer goods, including photographic frames, combs, and decorative items. Its moldability and durability made it a popular choice for manufacturers during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras.
This one is very intricate. It is missing the left piece of the “diamond” but that just adds to its character. It seems to be the original photos (I’m dying to see if there is anything written on the back, but don’t want to break the frame.) with glass over the photo.
6” x 4.5”
