Parkesine prayer book cover, raised cross design

Made:
circa 1862
maker:
Alexander Parkes
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Blue prayer book-cover
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Blue prayer book-cover
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Blue prayer book-cover
Science Museum Group Collection
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Blue prayer book-cover
Science Museum Group Collection
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Blue prayer book-cover
Science Museum Group Collection
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Blue prayer book-cover, with raised cross design; slightly discoloured; made of Parkesine. Made by Alexander Parkes; c. 1862. P130

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2009-174
Materials:
Parkesine (xylotile)
type:
prayer-book cover
credit:
Plastics Historical Society