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Viscoloid tortoise

Side view of a toy showing the moulded patterning on the shell. Side view of a toy showing the moulded patterning on the shell. Side view of a toy showing the moulded patterning on the shell. Underside view of a toy showing the four legs. Close view of a toy showing the company logo on one of the feet.
Side view of a toy showing the moulded patterning on the shell. Side view of a toy showing the moulded patterning on the shell. Side view of a toy showing the moulded patterning on the shell. Underside view of a toy showing the four legs. Close view of a toy showing the company logo on one of the feet.

Classification

Description

A small figure of a tortoise made by the Viscoloid Company which merged with DuPont in 1925 becoming the DuPont Viscoloid Company at this time.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Viscoloid Company

Inscriptions

moulded: "VC USA" (base of foot)

Object number

AIBDC : 006384SA

Date

1901 - 1925 (circa)

Country

USA

Method

blow moulded

Material

plastic
Viscoloid - trade name
celluloid - generic term
CN
cellulose nitrate
Dimensions
Width
55mm
Height
27mm
Length
70mm

Colour

brown