Six samples of Parkesine in mosaic pattern
- Made:
- 1862 in United Kingdom
- maker:
- Alexander Parkes
Samples of Parkesine in mosaic pattern. 6 samples in centre and 3 around edges. Various mottled colours. Mounted on rectangular wooden block. Marked P209. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 2011-115/165
- Materials:
- parkesine (xylotile)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 155 mm x 53 mm x 20 mm,
- type:
- parkesine (xylotile)
- credit:
- Plastics Historical Society
