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1920

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Vulcanite Matchsafe

This is a matchsafe. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is 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

6.4 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm (2 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in. )

It has the following markings

No marks

Cite this object as

Vulcanite Matchsafe; probably USA; vulcanite; 6.4 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm (2 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-541

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

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