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Date

1900-1924

GUSN

GUSN-69808

Description

Rectangular with oval openings on three sides; blue border; white cover; gold trim.

Details

Descriptive Terms

matchboxes
cardboard
enameling
silver (metal)
Silver
Enameled
Cardboard
MATCHBOX

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Mappin & Webb Ltd. (Maker)

Location of Origin

Birmingham, England

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.1789

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