Silver Matchsafe

Silver Matchsafe

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Currently not on view
Object Name
matchbox
Other Terms
Match Safe; Fire Making Apparatus
date made
1875- 1915
place made
United States
Physical Description
metal, gold (interior material)
metal, silver (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7/16 in x 1 3/4 in x 2 5/16 in; 1.11125 cm x 4.445 cm x 5.87375 cm
ID Number
DL.61.1007
catalog number
61.1007
accession number
234565
Credit Line
Gift of Leo Stoor
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
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