Bronze colour Parkesine medallion with image of Virgin Mary & Jesus

Medallion, metallised variegated bronze/green with fabric back. Stamped with image of Virgin Mary and Jesus in Shield. With 4 floral motifs encircling shield, Inscription around edge: “Aoll S Mariae de oseot/Literis et moribos praesentante”. Marked P89. Made by Alexander Parkes, c.1862

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/75
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 1 mm, 53 mm,
type:
medallion - medal
credit:
Plastics Historical Society