Beige Parkesine circular plaque with Grecian scene
- Made:
- 1862 in United Kingdom
- maker:
- Alexander Parkes
Beige coloured Parkesine circular plaque with relief Grecian scene with maiden holding triangle aloft. Cherub on her left and male bearded bust on pilaster on her right. Her face is chipped off. Detail is pulling away from the base. Marked P105. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 2011-115/90
- Materials:
- parkesine (xylotile)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 4 mm, 60 mm,
- type:
- medallion - medal
- credit:
- Plastics Historical Society
