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Vulcanite Matchsafe
This is a Matchsafe. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is vulcanite. 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
6.4 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm (2 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in. )
It has the following markings
No marks
Cite this object as
Vulcanite Matchsafe; probably USA; vulcanite; 6.4 x 3.4 x 1.4 cm (2 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 9/16 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-541
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Faster, Cheaper, Newer, More: The Revolutions of 1848.