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1980

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Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. It is dated 1860 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is wood, glass. 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

Overall: 7 x 4.6 x 1.7 cm (2 3/4 x 1 13/16 x 11/16 in.)

It is inscribed

"Feu"

Cite this object as

Matchsafe; wood, glass; Overall: 7 x 4.6 x 1.7 cm (2 3/4 x 1 13/16 x 11/16 in.); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-242

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