Marbled green and cream Parkesine mirror back

Blank for mirror back; green and cream marbled polished finish; rounded edges. Repair at top of handle. Marked P214. Made by Alexander Parkes; c. 1862.

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/170
Materials:
Parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 225 mm x 63 mm x 7 mm,
type:
mirror
credit:
Plastics Historical Society