Parkesine Medallion. Slightly warped. Black, circular. One side shows bearded man playing harp, with sunrise behind him. "PRINCE ALBERT, CONSORT OF QUEEN VICTORIA". Under head "J. MOORE BHAM". Other brown side has raised border of leaves and berries stamped with: "PARKESINE/EXHIBITION/MEDAL, AWARDED/1862/A.PARKES BHAM/PATENTEE." Marked P100. Made by Alexander Parkes; c. 1862.
Details
- Category:
- Plastics and Modern Materials
- Object Number:
- 2011-115/86
- Materials:
- Parkesine (xylotile)
- Measurements:
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overall: 3 mm, 42 mm,
- type:
- medallion
- credit:
- Plastics Historical Society
