Blue/green Parkesine circular plate test piece

Circular plate test piece. Blue/green circular with Greco-Roman style acanthus leaf border pattern. Centre breaking out. Unfinished edges. Stamped out but not finished. Marked P103. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/88
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 4 mm, 115 mm,
type:
medallion - medal
credit:
Plastics Historical Society