This lorgnette from the Rijksmuseum, dated around 1900, reflects a long history of turtle shell fashion, as just one example of many objects made with the real material and, in this case, also possibly its imitation. The combination of its high cost and the decreasing number of turtles led to the popularization of imitations. They…

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Tortoise shell: the real thing and its imitations – Looking through art

Tortoise shell: the real thing and its imitations – Looking through art

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Tortoise shell: the real thing and its imitations – Looking through art

RARE Antique 1920's Art Deco Imitation Tortoise Shell Celluloid Small Size US 5 1/2 Ring

This engaging, realistic-looking plastic freshwater turtle miniature is made of somewhat flexible plastic. This replica has a detailed shell and is

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PDF) The Characterization of Tortoise Shell and its Imitations