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Matchbox

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Collection Type

  • Lighting

GUSN

GUSN-309194

Description

Gilded tin, book-shaped matchbox with flip lid, empty.

Details

Descriptive Terms

matchboxes
tin (metal)
gilding
Matchbox
Matchbox

Inscription

"THE DIAMOND MATCH CO." (Molded)

Maker

Diamond Match Co. (Maker)

Dimensions

5/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcom Watkins

Accession Number

2000.2155

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