Historical Events tagged with "celluloid"

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Technology & Innovation

Hannibal Goodwin Patents Celluloid Film

September 13th, 1898 126 years ago

Hannibal Goodwin developed and patented his invention of celluloid photographic film, which revolutionized photography and filmmaking. His patent allowed for a flexible and durable alternative to glass plates, thereby making photography more accessible and practical for a wider audience. Goodwin’s innovation, conceptualized in a small workshop, laid the foundation for future advancements in both still and motion picture photography.

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