American Viscose Corporation

The first commercial production of rayon fiber (the first man-made fiber) in the United States was in 1910 by the American Viscose Company. Total United States production in 1911, the first full year, was 362,000 pounds of yarn. All of it was made at the Marcus Hook plant of the American Viscose Corporation. By using two different chemicals and manufacturing techniques, two basic types of rayon were developed -- viscose rayon and cuprammonium rayon. Today, only viscose rayon is being produced in the U.S.


Certificate: Common Stock, issued in the 1950’s and 1960’s

Printer: E. A. Wright Bank Note Company

Dimensions: 8” (h) x 12” (w)

State: DE-Delaware

Subject Matter: Textiles and Related

Vignette Topic(s): Allegorical Featured | Cherub Subject | Industrial Scene

Condition: Vertical fold lines, punch hole and stamp cancels in signature areas and body, and some toning and edge faults from age.