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Object Timeline

1910

  • Work on this object ended.

1980

  • We acquired this object.

2000

2025

  • You found it!

Advertisement for "Climax Rubber Elbows" Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. It was manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Company. It is dated 1900–10 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.

Its dimensions are

4 x 7 x 1 cm (1 9/16 x 2 3/4 x 3/8 in. )

It has the following markings

No marks

Cite this object as

Advertisement for "Climax Rubber Elbows" Matchsafe; Manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Company (United States); USA; plated metal, printed celluloid; 4 x 7 x 1 cm (1 9/16 x 2 3/4 x 3/8 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-1422

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