Red Parkesine cross with hatched surface. Raised border. Marked P179. Handwritten 'EY' on reverse. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/147
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 95 mm x 52 mm x 2 mm,
type:
cross
credit:
Plastics Historical Society