Blue Parkesine rectangle with fretwork

Blue Parkesine rectangle with fretwork filled with ivory coloured Parkesine. Marked P250. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/180
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 150 mm x 52 mm x 1 mm,
type:
parkesine (xylotile)
credit:
Plastics Historical Society