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Matchsafe (probably USA)
This is a matchsafe. It is dated ca. 1910 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is molded vulcanite. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
donated by
Carol B. Brener and Stephen W. Brener.
It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
Its dimensions are
4.4 x 4 x 1.2 cm (1 3/4 x 1 9/16 x 1/2 in. )
It has the following markings
No marks
It is inscribed
Chloride (on lid), Wood Separator (on body)
Cite this object as
Matchsafe (probably USA); molded vulcanite; 4.4 x 4 x 1.2 cm (1 3/4 x 1 9/16 x 1/2 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-182
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibitions Plastics and Faster, Cheaper, Newer, More: The Revolutions of 1848.