Tin matchbox and taper holder with brass striker.
matchboxes
taper holders
tin (metal)
brass (alloy)
Matchbox
Matchbox
"WHIPPLE'S . PATENT. MAY . 28 . 1867 / TAPER'S SOLD AT 297 WASH'N. ST. BOSTON." (stamped)
Case I #80
Unknown
1/2 x 3 1/2 x 7/8 (HxWxD) (inches)
Gift of C. Malcom Watkins
2000.2154
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