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Matchbox

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1950-1960

GUSN

GUSN-181250

Description

Matchbox covered with black paper with white umbrellas and Japanese symbols; white cardboard tray containing wooden matches with blue and green heads.

Details

Descriptive Terms

matchboxes
cardboard
paper (fiber product)
wood (plant material)
Matchbox

Inscription

"JAPAN"

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3/4 x 4 1/2 x 3 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Sarah Kuhn

Accession Number

2005.1.10

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