Small black Parkesine knife handle. Tapers to rounded end. Marked P164. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/139
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 14 mm x 7 mm,
type:
parkesine (xylotile)
credit:
Plastics Historical Society