Parkesine fishing reel
- Made:
- 1862 in United Kingdom
- maker:
- Alexander Parkes
Fishing reel, made of Parkesine made by Alexander Parkes, c. 1862, with brass fittings and handle of imitation ivory. Reel is two reddish brown discs, concentric with raised design on upper surfaces. (P221)
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 2011-115/173
- Materials:
- Parkesine (xylotile)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 72 mm x 65 mm x 66 mm
- type:
- fishing reel
- credit:
- Plastics Historical Society