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Match Holder

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Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-37490

Description

Oval redware match holder with brown glaze, molded branches and leaves around base and lid. The lid has a squirrel finial.

Details

Descriptive Terms

match holders
redware
glazing (coating)
Holder
Holder, Match
Unidentified Ceramic
Holder, Match

Inscription

"WS & S 90" (impressed)

Associated Building

Used At Fowler House Main House,

Maker

Probably Wilhelm Sattler & Son (Maker)

Dimensions

2 x 3 x 5 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1934.2975AB

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