Match Safe

Match Safe

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Description
Match safes were designed to hold friction matches. This one, made of metal covered with celluloid, promotes Brother William J. Lawson, candidate for State President of Patriot Order Sons of America. This organization, which opposed unrestricted immigration, was established in 1847 and resuscitated in 1868.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
Match Safe
Date made
ca 1910
Physical Description
cellulose nitrate (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7 cm x 4 cm; x 2 3/4 in x 1 9/16 in
overall: 7/16 in x 2 13/16 in x 1 1/2 in; 1.11125 cm x 7.14375 cm x 3.81 cm
ID Number
2006.0098.0988
accession number
2006.0098
catalog number
2006.0098.0988
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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