Date Made: 1700 - 1800Year Acquired: 1927
Location: Currently not on view
Place Made: South AmericaPlace Acquired: France: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Marseilles
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Credit Line: Gift of Virginia W. Hillyer
Data Source: National Museum of American History
Id Number: DL.376835Catalog Number: 376835Accession Number: 136485
Object Name: lighterOther Terms: Match Box; Fire Making Apparatus
Physical Description: armadillo tail (tinder tube material)iron, wrought (firesteel material)silver (fittings, chain material)Measurements: overall, extended: 7/8 in x 11 7/8 in x 2 3/4 in; 2.2225 cm x 30.1625 cm x 6.985 cmoverall, minimum storage: 7/8 in x 4 in x 2 3/4 in; 2.2225 cm x 10.16 cm x 6.985 cm
Metadata Usage: CC0
Guid: https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-8277-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Record Id: nmah_308612
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