Parkesine ring, mottled dark green, made by Alexander Parkes, c

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Parkesine ring, mottled dark green, made by Alexander Parkes, c
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Parkesine ring, mottled dark green, made by Alexander Parkes, c. 1862 (P56).

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/47
Materials:
Parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 12 mm x 70 mm diameter
type:
ring
credit:
Plastics Historical Society