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Matchsafe

This is a matchsafe. We acquired it in 1980. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 3.6 x 2.9 x 1 cm (1 7/16 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in.)

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Matchsafe; silver; Overall: 3.6 x 2.9 x 1 cm (1 7/16 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-509

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