Brown and red textured Parkesine sheet

Sample of textured brown sheet, with raised pressed design in red. Marked P30. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/28
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 105 mm x 54 mm x 5 mm,
type:
parkesine (xylotile)
credit:
Plastics Historical Society