Blue Parkesine test rod

PART OF:: Collection of Parkesine objects made by Alexander Parkes

Made:: 1862 in United Kingdom

maker:: Alexander Parkes

Parkesine test piece rod sliced at 45 degree to axis. Cobalt blue with striations in cross section. Circular cross-section. Marked P69. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

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Category:: Plastics and Modern Materials

Object Number:: 2011-115/59

Materials:: parkesine (xylotile)

Measurements:: overall: 89 mm 11 mm,

type:: parkesine (xylotile)

credit:: Plastics Historical Society

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Blue Parkesine test rod

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