Black and beige Parkesine test piece

Test piece. Rectangular sheet with drilled circles. Parkesine; black with beige holes. Warped. Marked P180. Made by Alexander Parkes; c. 1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/148
Materials:
Parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 80 mm x 37 mm x 13 mm,
type:
parkesine
credit:
Plastics Historical Society