Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1881-02-04
What il tcllulOid!

CellulO!d Is Il composition OF fine
tissue paper and camphor, treated
with chemicals by patented pro-
cess. \ rather common impression
that il contains Gnn-cotton IL II mis-
take, which crises from coniounding
it with celiodion. Cclluloid, it is
said, is entirely non-eXplosive, and
burns only when i'll direct contact
with flame. When crude, it looks
like transparent gum, and its coior
is Il yellow brown. 1t can b" made
as hard rs ivory, but is always clas-
tic, and can be moulded into any
conceivable form. With equal ca,c
it can be col0red in @ly tint desired,
the dye running through the entire
substance, and being therefore inof-
faceab!c.
Lalgc amounts are used for combs
of every variety, for the backs OF
brushes and hand mirrors, and lol
all kinds of toilet articles for which
ivory has been employed. Among
many other articles i'll which cellu-
loid takes Tic place Of ivory or india
rubber, are whip, cane and umbrella
handles, every kind of harness trim
mings, foot rules, chessmcn, and the
handles Of knives and forks.
Tue freedom of celinioil from snl-
phur, and the natural flesh color
which can he impaired to it, have
caused it to be extensively substi-
tuted for india rubber in the manu-
iacture of dental blanks, or the gums
and other attachments Of artificial
teeth, and is superior for pencil cases,
jewclry, etc, where gold mountings
are used, rs it does not tainish the
metal.
Celluloid can lie mottled so rs to
initiate the finest tortoise shell, and
in this form it is used for combs,
card cases, cigar cases, match boxes,
pocket books, napkin rings, jcwclry,
and all kinds of fancy articles. In
stead of amber it is made into mouth
pieces for pipes. cigar holders and
musical Instruments, and is used rs
the material Of flutes, hageolets and
drumsticks. Fol drumhcads it is
said to be superior TO parchment, rs
1t is not affected by moisture in the
atmoshpere. As n substitute for
porcelain, celluloid is used for dolls
heads, which can be hammered on
the floor without danger Of fracture.
Beautiful jewelry is made of it in
imitation of most elaborateiy carved
coral, reproducing all the shades of
tho genuine article.
One large establishment is employ
ed exclusively III making optical
goods, using cclluloid in black or
tortoise-shell, jet, etc, for frames Of
spectacles, eye glasses and opera
glasses. 1t is also extensively used
for shoe tips instead of metal tips,
having the appearance of patent
leather; it is also used for lnsoles.
Large quantities Of thmbles are
mado from it, and it is said to be the
best material known for emery
wheels ana kniie sharpeners.
Another branch Of ccllulo;d manu-
facturo has been developed which
promises to reach enormous pro-
portions. Thus is the use Of cellu-
loid rs substitute for linen or pa
per shirt cuffs, collars, etc. 1t has
the appearance Of we,l starched lin
en-, is sufficiently light and flexible,
does not wrinkle, is not affected by
perspiration, and can be worn for
months without injury, and is easily
Cleaned with soap and water.
The first electric railway intended
otherwise than for mere experiment
Is about to be built in Berlin.
Messrs. Siemenst and Halske, the
well-known telegraph engineers and
the inventors of the new system.
have obtained q contract for the new
line, which is to run from the Lich
terfelde Station to Telton, with &
branch iino diverSing to the Military
College Mt Iichterfellc.