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Phosphorus matches

Collection Type

  • Lighting

GUSN

GUSN-309196

Description

Four sets of phosphorus matches.

Details

Descriptive Terms

matches (fire-making equipment)
wood (plant material)
Match
Match

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

1/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of C. Malcom Watkins

Accession Number

2000.2145

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