Olive green Parkesine sample strip

Sample, strip of Parkesine wth rounded ends

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Sample, strip of Parkesine wth rounded ends
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Sample, strip of Parkesine wth rounded ends, made by Alexander Parkes, c. 1862, dark olive green. Some glue on lower surface. c. 1862. (P2)

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/2
Materials:
Parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 105 mm x 30 mm x 4.5 mm,
type:
sample
credit:
Plastics Historical Society