Bronze colour Parkesine medallion with triptych of Virgin Mary and child

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

Parkesine medallion, metallised bronze with fabric back. Stamped with image of triptych of Virgin Mary and child with female attendants, one on either side. Gothic ecclesiastical design. Stamped around border: "Sedes Sapientia/Ora pro nobis". Marked P92. Made by Alexander Parkes; c. 1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/78
Materials:
Parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 2 mm, 52 mm,
type:
medallion
credit:
Plastics Historical Society