Green Parkesine knife handle cover

Green Parkesine knife handle cover. Textured bark finish. Marked P157. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/134
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 20 mm x 3 mm,
type:
parkesine (xylotile)
credit:
Plastics Historical Society