Circular mottled beige/dark brown disk with patent stamp

PART OF:
Collection of Parkesine objects made by Alexander Parkes
Made:
1862 in United Kingdom
maker:
Alexander Parkes
Parkesine disc made by Alexander Parkes, c

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Parkesine disc made by Alexander Parkes, c
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Parkesine disk made by Alexander Parkes, c. 1862, mottled beige/dark brown, concentric raised design on upper surface with patent mark 'PATENT PARKESINE' ; (P110).

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/94
Materials:
Parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 20 mm x 66 mm diameter
type:
sample
credit:
Plastics Historical Society