Mottled black and brown Parkesine rectangular sheet

Rectangular sheet with curved corners. Finished edges. Mottled black/brown. Tape remains on lower side. Marked P24. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/23
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 105 mm x 77 mm x 1.5 mm,
type:
parkesine (xylotile)
credit:
Plastics Historical Society