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LicenseFishing reel, made of Parkesine made by Alexander Parkes, c
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Fishing reel, made of Parkesine made by Alexander Parkes, c
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Fishing reel, made of Parkesine made by Alexander Parkes, c
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
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:
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overall: 72 mm x 65 mm x 66 mm
- type:
- fishing reel
- credit:
- Plastics Historical Society
