Marbled black and white Parkesine sample
- Made:
- 1862 in United Kingdom
- maker:
- Alexander Parkes
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Parkesine rectangle. Finished rounded edges. Marbled black & white. Tape remains on lower side. Marked P5. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 2011-115/4
- Materials:
- Parkesine (xylotile)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 115 mm x 75 mm x 5 mm
- type:
- sample
- credit:
- Plastics Historical Society
