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Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. We acquired it in 1978. 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.

  • Matchsafe
  • cast metal and painted celluloid.
  • Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
  • 1978-146-220
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  • Matchsafe
  • Overall: 4.7 x 3.6 x 1.1 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 7/16 in.).
  • Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
  • 1978-146-223

Our curators have highlighted 2 objects that are related to this one.

  • Matchsafe
  • gold.
  • Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
  • 1978-146-46

Its dimensions are

Overall: 4.8 x 3.5 x 0.9 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Matchsafe; Overall: 4.8 x 3.5 x 0.9 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-348

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