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Match Holder

Collection Type

  • Household accessories

Date

1875-1899

GUSN

GUSN-72751

Description

Dark patina; circular base, taprng body, double handles; holly border; liner

Details

Descriptive Terms

match holders
bronze (metal)
casting (process)
holly (wood)
Holder
Holder, Match
Holder, Match

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 3/4 x 2 5/8 (HxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.1246

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