Object Details
maker
Viscoloid Company
Description
This celluloid duck was made by the Viscoloid Co. in Leominster, Mass. This firm began in business, as such, in 1912; it began making novelty items from pyroxylin plastic in 1914; and it became the Dupont Viscoloid Co., Inc. in 1925.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
1901-1915
1912-1925
ID Number
2006.0098.1550
catalog number
2006.0098.1550
accession number
2006.0098
Object Name
Celluloid Duck
Physical Description
cellulose nitrate (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 2 in x 1 1/2 in x 4 in; 5.08 cm x 3.81 cm x 10.16 cm
overall: 1 7/8 in x 1 5/8 in x 4 in; 4.7625 cm x 4.1275 cm x 10.16 cm
place made
United States: Massachusetts, Leominster
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Birds
Toys
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1347343