Sample business card, rectangular, red; tessellated rounded design. Parkesine coated on cloth? White area on reverse side with handwritten "g or S". Clipped corners. Marked P76. Made by Alexander Parkes; c. 1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/65
Materials:
Parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 53 mm x 25 mm x 5 mm,
type:
business card
credit:
Plastics Historical Society