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Advertisement for "Fire King Gas Ranges" 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
6.9 x 4 x 1 cm (2 11/16 x 1 9/16 x 3/8 in. )
It has the following markings
"The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, N.J." printed on cover (see description).
It is inscribed
"The Great White
Cite this object as
Advertisement for "Fire King Gas Ranges" Matchsafe; Manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Company (United States); USA; plated metal, printed celluloid; 6.9 x 4 x 1 cm (2 11/16 x 1 9/16 x 3/8 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-691
