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Matchbox

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

GUSN

GUSN-309189

Description

Red cardboard "Three Pipes" matchbox containing matches.

Details

Descriptive Terms

matchboxes
cardboard
wood (plant material)
Matchbox
Matchbox

Inscription

"THREE PIPES / IMPREGNATED / SAFETY MATCHES / MADE BY THE SAVO FACTORY, FINLAND" (printed)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

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

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcom Watkins

Accession Number

2000.2137

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