Date Made: 1850 - 1915
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: United StatesUnited Kingdom: England, London
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Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: ZZ.RSN80759U17
Object Name: matchesObject Type: slow-matchesOther Terms: Matches; Fire Making Apparatus
Physical Description: phosphorus (match tips material)potassium chlorate (match tips material)sulphur (match tips material)dye (match tips material)aspen or pine (match sticks material)wood pulp (tape matches material)ink (mark on tape matches material)Measurements: overall-in tray: 1 3/4 in x 2 in x 3 1/4 in; 4.445 cm x 5.08 cm x 8.255 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-a6f5-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_303075
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