Brown Parkesine medallion with illustration of nymphs
- Made:
- 1862 in United Kingdom
- maker:
- Alexander Parkes
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Circular Parkesine Medallion. Mid brown. One side shows two draped nymphs, one holding a cross, wearing a helmet and carrying a chalice in right hand. Other female carries book in left hand. Building to right. Underneath figures stamped "Religioni Ac Donis Artibus" "P.W.F". Lower side blank. Printing/moulding defect - shadows of figures visible. Marked P96. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 2011-115/81
- Materials:
- parkesine (xylotile)
- Measurements:
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overall: 3 mm, 50 mm,
- type:
- medallion - medal
- credit:
- Plastics Historical Society
