Pakesine medallion

Front view of a medallion showing the moulded imagery.

Rear view of a medallion showing the plain back.

Classification

Description

An 1870s circular medallion, made of compression moulded Parkesine (cellulose nitrate), with two classical figures on one side. Parkesine is the trademark for the first man-made plastic, which was invented by Alexander Parkes in 1862. This item forms part of the Plastics Historical Society (PHS) collection.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Parkesine

Inscriptions

moulded: "RELIGIONE AC BONUS ARTIBUS" (front)

Object number

PHSL : PAR 95

Rights

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Date

1870

Country

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic

Parkesine - trade name

celluloid - generic term

cellulose nitrate

Dimensions

Diameter

50mm

Colour

brown