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1850-1870
GUSN-17822
Lacquered match box w/ 3 Chinese figures around house in gilt decoration on lid. Scalloped side of lid. Box section attached to angled piece w/ striking strip.
matchboxes
lacquering
wood (plant material)
Lacquered
MATCHBOX
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
1.75 x 3.5 x 3.5 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.1963
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