Cellophane Collection

Advertisement for DuPont Cellophane, 1939 (colour litho)
615526 Advertisement for DuPont Cellophane, 1939 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; (add.info.: E.I)

Advertisement for DuPont Cellophane, 1937 (colour litho)
615520 Advertisement for DuPont Cellophane, 1937 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Hagley Museum & Library, Wilmington, Delaware, USA; (add.info.: E.I)

Sausages
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Hot Dogs
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Packing bacon rashers, Danish Bacon Company, Selby, North Yorkshire, 1964. Artist
Packing bacon rashers, Danish Bacon Company, Selby, North Yorkshire, 1964. After the meat has been sliced on the bacon slicing machine, the rashers are packed into cellophane bags for delivery

Costume / Seal Gloves 1935
Schiaparelli design: seal fur gloves, cellophane blouse, long light coloured coat with piped seams, velvet hat with aigrette & snood & a handbag with a lock shaped clasp. Date: 1935

Jars of raspberry jam with waxed paper discs and cellophane covers, close-up

PNEUMONIA VACCINE, 1937. Army Medical Center Captain John R. Wood with the partially purified product in cellophane sacks to remove the reaction substances that give chills and fever

Packet of colourful, round sweets wrapped in clear cellophane

Hand spreading sushi rice over slice of salmon with fork, mat covered with cellophane

Loaf of sliced white bread wrapped in cellophane

Three jars of grape jelly on wooden surface

Jar of jelly being sealed with cellophane and elastic band

Covering salmon fillets with clingfilm (curing salmon)

Bean thread or cellophane noodles

Packet of biscuits wrapped in cellophane

Processed cheese in plastic wrapping

Jars of home-made fig jam on metal tray

Preserved jam in jars with cellophane, wax papers and rubber bands

DuPont products label display, 1940s C018 / 0640
DuPont labels display. Woman adjusting a display of product labels used in the 1940s by the DuPont Company (founded in 1802). DuPont had primarily been a manufacturer of explosives

Buddha statue wrapped in cellophane, Paris, France, Europe

Excessive packaging. Vegetables individually wrapped in cellophane

PLM of strips of cellophane
Strips of cellophane photographed under polarised light. Cellophane is a plastic used widely in the food packaging industry

CELLOPHANE, 1937. American magazine advertisement, 1937, giving ideas of how to use DuPonts product Cellophane for packaging

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Cellophane: A Versatile Wonder of the Past and Present" Step back in time to the vibrant world of 1930s advertisements, where DuPont Cellophane took center stage. In a captivating colour litho from 1939, this revolutionary product was showcased, capturing hearts with its endless possibilities. Fast forward to 1937, another colourful litho advertisement emphasized the allure of DuPont Cellophane. From sausages to hot dogs, cellophane became an essential tool for preserving freshness and enhancing presentation. The Danish Bacon Company in Selby, North Yorkshire knew this well when they packed their succulent bacon rashers in cellophane back in 1964. Not limited to food alone, cellophane found its way into fashion as well. Seal gloves adorned with delicate costumes were all the rage in 1935 - a testament to the versatility and elegance that cellophane brought to everyday life. Even Army and Navy Stores recognized the value of cellophane's transparency when showcasing their products in their catalogue from 1939-40. This remarkable material allowed customers a glimpse into what lay inside each package without compromising its integrity. Traveling across continents, we find ourselves marveling at a Buddha statue wrapped meticulously in cellophane on the streets of Paris. Its presence serves as a reminder that even sacred artifacts can benefit from this modern invention. The medical field also embraced cellophane's potential; an army medical center introduced pneumonia vaccine packaged securely within it during 1937. Captain John R spearheaded this innovation that would go on to save countless lives. Delving further into daily life applications, jars filled with delectable raspberry jam were sealed using waxed paper discs topped off by transparent cellopane covers - ensuring both preservation and visual appeal. Lastly, let us not forget those delightful packets containing colorful round sweets wrapped enticingly in clear cellophane.