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1906

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with Hidden Photo Compartment Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. It was manufactured by Battin & Company. It is dated ca. 1896 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is silver, photo, 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

6.1 x 4.3 x 1 cm (2 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 3/8 in. )

Cite this object as

with Hidden Photo Compartment Matchsafe; Manufactured by Battin & Company (United States); USA; silver, photo, celluloid; 6.1 x 4.3 x 1 cm (2 3/8 x 1 11/16 x 3/8 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-160

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