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1915

  • Work on this object ended.

1980

  • We acquired this object.

2025

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Chocolat Menier Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. It was manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Company. It is dated ca. 1905 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is plated metal, printed celluloid. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Carol B. Brener and Stephen W. Brener. It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.

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Chocolat Menier Matchsafe; Manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Company (United States); USA; plated metal, printed celluloid; Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-1416

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