Red Parkesine cross with hatched surface

Red Parkesine cross with hatched surface. Raised border. Marked P178. Reverse features handwritten text reading 'EY17'. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/145
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 40 mm x 20 mm x 2 mm,
type:
cross
credit:
Plastics Historical Society