Red fabric possibly coated with Parkesine

PART OF:
Collection of Parkesine objects made by Alexander Parkes
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