Circular moulded dish of maroon Parkesine

Made:
1855-1881 in London
maker:
Alexander Parkes
Circular moulded dish of maroon Parkesine, with ornate border

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Circular moulded dish of maroon Parkesine, with ornate border
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Circular moulded dish of maroon Parkesine, with ornate border, made by Alexander Parkes, c. 1860, England

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
1937-30/33 Pt3
Materials:
dish, parkesine, cellulose nitrate and base, fabric
type:
parkesine specimens
credit:
Mr. A. Parkes.