Blue and green circular Parkesine test blank

PART OF:
Collection of Parkesine objects made by Alexander Parkes
Made:
1862 in United Kingdom
maker:
Alexander Parkes
Test blank; circular. Blue with greenish centre

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Test blank; circular. Blue with greenish centre
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Test blank; circular. Blue with greenish centre. Rough surface; distorted. Made by Alexander Parkes; c. 1862. (painted p18)

Details

Category:
Plastics and Modern Materials
Object Number:
2011-115/18
Materials:
Parkesine (xylotile)
Measurements:
overall: 1.5 mm x 55 mm diameter
type:
sample
credit:
Plastics Historical Society