
Parkesine prayer book cover, raised cross design
- Made:
- circa 1862
- maker:
- Alexander Parkes





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