Mottled green Parkesine sample sheet

PART OF:
Collection of Parkesine objects made by Alexander Parkes
Made:
1862
maker:
Alexander Parkes
Decorated piece of dark green Parkesine

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Decorated piece of dark green Parkesine
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Rectangle sheet; rounded edge. Translucent mottled green. Marked P28. Tape remains on lower side. Made by Alexander Parkes; c.1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/26
Materials:
Parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 90 mm x 45 mm x 1 mm,
type:
parkesine
credit:
Plastics Historical Society