Parkesine Medallion, test piece. Obverse (red), Prince Albert in right profile, PRINCE ALBERT, CONSORT OF QUEEN VICTORIA, around rim. Under head J.MOORE BHAMM. Reverse (green) border of leaves and berries, PARKESINE/EXHIBITION/ MEDAL, AWARDED/1862/A.PARKES BHAMM /PATENTEE, Made by Alexander Parkes; c. 1862 (P84).
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 2011-115/69
- Materials:
- Parkesine (xylotile)
- Measurements:
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overall: 3 mm x 42 mm diameter
- type:
- medallion
- credit:
- Plastics Historical Society