Cream and green marbled Parkesine object

Cream and green marbled Parkesine object. Possibly toothbrush blank, Unfinished edges. Marked P160. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/136
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 155 mm x 8 mm x 4 mm,
type:
parkesine (xylotile)
credit:
Plastics Historical Society