Blue and gold Parkesine sample

Top view of a sample sheet showing the multi-coloured patterning.

Underside view of a sample sheet showing the plain back.

Side view of a sample sheet showing the patterning on the top surface.

Classification

Description

A small sample of compression moulded Parkesine (cellulose nitrate) sheet, rectangular in shape with the corners removed. The base colour of the sample is blue and it is decorated with gold coloured dots with green centres on the upper surface only, circa 1860s. Parkesine is the tradename for the first man-made plastic. It was invented by Alexander Parkes in 1862.

Designers & Manufacturers

Designer (Person)

Unknown

Manufacturer

Parkesine

Object number

AIBDC : 006558SA

Rights

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Date

1862 - 1868 (circa)

Country

Method

compression moulded

Material

plastic

Parkesine - trade name

cellulose nitrate

celluloid - generic term

Dimensions

Width

30mm

Length

50mm

Colour

blue

gold

green