Back of Parkesine brush or mirror with moulded female Grecian figure with tambourine
- Made:
- 1862 in United Kingdom
- maker:
- Alexander Parkes
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Parkesine brush (or mirror?) back, made by Alexander Parkes, c
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Parkesine brush (or mirror?) back, made by Alexander Parkes, c
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
A back of a Parkesine brush or mirror, made by Alexander Parkes, c. 1862, ivory colour, decorated with moulded Grecian female figure with tambourine; floral border around figure and on handle. (P251)
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 2011-115/179
- Materials:
- Parkesine (xylotile)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 210 mm x 63 mm x 8 mm
- type:
- mirror back
- credit:
- Plastics Historical Society
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