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"J. Palmer's Royal Patent Wax Vesta Match" Matchsafe

This is a matchsafe. It was patented by Alexander S. Stoker. It is dated 1848 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is gilded brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener. It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.

Its dimensions are

4.7 x 6.4 x 1.2 cm (1 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in. )

It has the following markings

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Cite this object as

"J. Palmer's Royal Patent Wax Vesta Match" Matchsafe; Patented by Alexander S. Stoker; England; gilded brass; 4.7 x 6.4 x 1.2 cm (1 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 1/2 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-1309

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Faster, Cheaper, Newer, More: The Revolutions of 1848.

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