Dover USA Vintage Plastic Compact Mirror - Faux Tortoiseshell

Dover was a well-known American manufacturer of affordable plastic accessories and novelty items, particularly active from the 1940s through the 1970s:
• Manufacturer: Dover, USA - established American plastic goods company
• Material: Molded plastic (likely celluloid or early thermoplastic) with tortoiseshell pattern
• Era: 1950s-1960s based on Dover’s peak production period and design style
• Construction: Two-piece hinged compact with original mirror
• Size: Approximately 4 inches across
• Pattern: Molded amber/brown marbled effect mimicking tortoiseshell
• Marking: “Dover, USA” impressed or molded into the plastic
• Production: Mass-produced American-made compact from Dover’s line of vanity accessories
Dover specialized in creating attractive, affordable alternatives to more expensive materials, making stylish accessories accessible to middle-class consumers during the post-war boom.