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Scallop Shell Matchsafe

This is a matchsafe. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1982. Its medium is 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

4.8 x 5.3 x 1.6 cm (1 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 5/8 in. )

It has the following markings

No marks

Cite this object as

Scallop Shell Matchsafe; brass; 4.8 x 5.3 x 1.6 cm (1 7/8 x 2 1/16 x 5/8 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1982-23-1189