Cellluloid

Object

Celluloid was the first material used in the mass production of motion picture film. Made from highly flammable Cellulose Nitrate and prone to combustion when running through a projector, Celluloid was replaced in the 1950s by Acetate otherwise known as Safety Film.

Collection

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ACMI Identifier

xos-259

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