Bronze colour Parkesine medallion with image of Virgin Mary & Jesus

PART OF:
Collection of Parkesine objects made by Alexander Parkes
Made:
1862 in United Kingdom
maker:
Alexander Parkes

Medallion, metallised variegated bronze/green with fabric back. Stamped with image of Virgin Mary & Jesus in Shield. With 4 floral motifs encircling shield, and inscription around edge: "Aoll S Mariae de oseot/Literis et moribos praesentante". Marked P89. Made by Alexander Parkes; c. 1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/72
Materials:
Parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 1 mm, 53 mm,
type:
medallion
credit:
Plastics Historical Society