Parkesine rod sample. Cobalt blue with striations in cross section. Circular cross-section. Marked P70. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/60
Materials:
parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 15 mm 11 mm,
type:
parkesine (xylotile)
credit:
Plastics Historical Society