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Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. We acquired it in 1980. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Matchsafe; silver; Overall: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-1172

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