Flat sample of dark brown Parkesine, by Alexander Parkes

Made:
1855-1868
maker:
Alexander Parkes
Rectangular flat pie of dark brown Parkesine, uneven surface

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Rectangular flat pie of dark brown Parkesine, uneven surface
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Rectangular flat pie of dark brown Parkesine, uneven surface, made by Alexander Parkes, c. 1860, England

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1937-30/1 Pt6
Materials:
Parkesine, cellulose nitrate and complete
type:
parkesine specimens
credit:
Mr. A. Parkes.