Red Parkesine business card sample

PART OF:
Collection of Parkesine objects made by Alexander Parkes
Made:
1862 in United Kingdom
maker:
Alexander Parkes
Sample business card made by Alexander Parkes, c

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Sample business card made by Alexander Parkes, c
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Sample business card made by Alexander Parkes, c. 1862 , maroon with floral design, reverse with white strip in middle. Parkesine coated on card, rectangular with rounded corners.(P73).

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/63
Materials:
Parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 63 mm x 44 mm x 1 mm
type:
business card
credit:
Plastics Historical Society