Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1879-03-14

also used for insoles. Large quantities
OF thmbeS are made of it, and it is said
to be the best material known for emery
wheels and knife -sharpeners. As a
ground for paintings, celluioid has all
the advantages OF ivory. and photographs
can be taken on ii which are alleged TO be
superior to ivory types.
Within the last year and half another
branch of celluloid manufacture has been
developed which promises to reach enor-
nous proportions. This is the use OF
celluloid asa substitute for linen or paper
in the making OF shirt cuffs, collars, etc.
1t has the appearance of well starched
linen, is sufficiently light and flexible, does
not not wrinkle, is not affected by per-
spration and can he worn for months
without injury. 1t becomes soiled much
less readily linen, and when dirty is quick
ly cleaned by the application of little
soap and water with sponge or rag.
For travellers and for wear in hot weather
the celuloid linen is especially convenient.
1t has lately been much improved by the
introduction of real linen between two
thickncsses of celluloid. Shirt-fronts have
been made of it, AZ well as cuffs and col
lars, and it is believed that these will
prove equally desirable.
When asked il this branch OF the busi
ness was not likely to cause serious injury
to the trade in paper collars. 4 celluloid
manufacturer replied: mo, not nearly
so much rs You think Celluloid collars
and cuffs are cheaper in the long run
than paper. they last so much longer. but
their first cost is equal to that of linen.
The collars are sold at retail for - cents
4 piece. and the cuffs for 80 cents pair.
When was in Boston some time ago, /
10 be in n BARRIERS shop, and l
showed 10 the barber 4 celuloid comb,
which he examined and praised very
highly. He inquired the price of such
combs, and when informed that it was
40 cents exclaimed. why, we can buy
rubber comts for Il cents But said
|, this comb, as you see, is elastic, the |
teeth will not break. and it will outwear
a dozen cheap combs made of rubber |
That makes no difference said the man,
Il tell you 4 barber has Is cents TO buy Il |
comb with Il long sight oitener than he has |
40 cents Now, that's the way it will |
work with these collars and cuffs. There
are great many men who have the
money to pay tor paper collars n good
deal oitencr than they have it TO pay for
relluloid. Sill. this celluloid bust
ness is going to be immense. 1t has only
Just fairly begun. From G,000 to 1000
dozen collars and cuffs are made weekly
already, and orders are coming in from
all over the country
Celluloid has been experimental with
Is 4 material for necktics, and. although
he trials have not yet been very salts
factory, II is thought that they will event
Ialiy he successful. For hat bands and
iat-sweat-bands it is trifle more expen-
'ive than the materials commonly used,
Dut it is said to be better, as it does not
lecome rusty or greasy. 1t has also
'een used lately for watch-cases.
There is large export trade in cellu-
old articles 10 Cuba and South America,
nd this is constantly increasing. They
ire not sent to Europe, as the right to
and sell them there has been
odd I" 4 foreign company, which has 4
actorN in France.