Classification
Description
A blank handle, for an 1860s hairbrush with an elliptical back, made of marbled green and cream coloured compression moulded Parkesine (cellulose nitrate). 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.
Object number
PHSL : PAR 215
Date
1865 (circa)
Country
Method
Dimensions
Width
62mm
Length
240mm