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Object Timeline

1915

  • Work on this object ended.

1978

  • We acquired this object.

1999

2015

2025

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Female Mask with Tendrils Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. It was manufactured by F.S. Gilbert. It is dated ca. 1905 and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is silver. 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.

  • Buckle (France)
  • gold, opals, pearls, garnets.
  • Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Maxime Hermanos.
  • 1967-88-3
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Its dimensions are

6.8 x 4.2 x 1 cm (2 11/16 x 1 5/8 x 3/8 in. )

It has the following markings

STERLING G stamped on bezel.

Cite this object as

Female Mask with Tendrils Matchsafe; Manufactured by F.S. Gilbert; USA; silver; 6.8 x 4.2 x 1 cm (2 11/16 x 1 5/8 x 3/8 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-1252

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