Mottled dark green Parkesine earring

Mottled dark green Parkesine earring. One small and one large intersecting circles. Brass fixing. Marked P178 (noted on old inventory as P178a). Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/146
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 34 mm x 22 mm x 5 mm,
type:
earring
credit:
Plastics Historical Society