Green Parkesine prayer book cover

Rectangular green Parkesine prayer book cover. One corner missing. Moulded decoration. Central cross motif surrounded by frame with gothic appearance. Marked P132. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/110
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 128 mm x 73 mm x 3 mm,
type:
parkesine (xylotile)
credit:
Plastics Historical Society