Mottled dark green Parkesine sample sheet

Sample of Parkesine, flat off cut of sheet; crescent shape

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Sample of Parkesine, flat off cut of sheet; crescent shape
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Sample of Parkesine, flat off cut of sheet; crescent shape, mottled dark green, made by Alexander Parkes, c. 1862. (P8)

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/7
Materials:
Parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 70 mm x 35 mm x 3 mm
type:
sample
credit:
Plastics Historical Society