Objects made from Parkesine, 1855-1891.

Made:: 1855-1891 in England

inventor:: Alexander Parkes

Collection of original specimens of Parkesine, invented and made by Alexander Parkes,between 1855 and 1881, England

Collection of original specimens of Parkesine, invented and made by Alexander Parkes, between 1855 and 1981, England

Details

Category:: Plastics and Modern Materials

Object Number:: 1937-30

Materials:: Parkesine (xylotile) and cellulose nitrate

type:: parkesine specimens

credit:: Mr. A. Parkes.

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