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Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. We acquired it in 1978. Its medium is stone. 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.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 5.4 x 2.8 x 1.4 cm (2 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Matchsafe; stone; Overall: 5.4 x 2.8 x 1.4 cm (2 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 9/16 in.); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-321

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