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Matchbox

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

GUSN

GUSN-309178

Description

Cardboard matchbox containing wax taper matches.

Details

Descriptive Terms

matchboxes
cardboard
wood (plant material)
wax
Matchbox
Matchbox

Inscription

"BRYANT & MAY'S / ROYAL WAX VESTAS / MADE IN ENGLAND" (printed)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

3/4 x 3 x 1 7/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcom Watkins

Accession Number

2000.2142

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