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1907

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1980

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. It is dated 1907 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is brass. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener. It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.

It is inscribed

"Warship Virginia." "Jamestown Church Tower 1607 - 1907."

Cite this object as

Matchsafe; brass; Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-836

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