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Pointed oval hair slide of ochre-coloured Parkesine, shield in centre

Pointed oval hair slide of ochre-coloured Parkesine, shield in centre

Crescentic hair slide of ochre-coloured Parkesine

Crescentic hair slide of ochre-coloured Parkesine

Crescentic hair slide of ochre-coloured Parkesine

Crescentic hair slide of ochre-coloured Parkesine

Pointed oval hair slide of ochre-coloured Parkesine, inlaid with silver border, and raised silver shield in centre surmounted by crown, made by Alexander Parkes, c. 1860, English

Ochre coloured Parkesine oval hair slide

Hair slide, crescent shaped, rust red colour, inlaid with silver, brass and mother-of-pearl, possibly gold, made by Alexander Parkes, c. 1862. Floral design in 5 loops (one part of loop inlay is lacking). Hemispherical cross section. (P199).

Rust red Parkesine hair slide with inlay

1862

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