Red fabric possibly coated with Parkesine
- Made:
- 1862 in United Kingdom
- maker:
- Alexander Parkes
Two samples of red fabric; possibly coated with Parkesine. Both folded. Marked P71. Made by Alexander Parkes; c. 1862.
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 2011-115/61
- Materials:
- Parkesine (xylotile)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 175 mm x 65 mm x 2 mm,
- type:
- fabric
- credit:
- Plastics Historical Society