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"J. Hynam's Royal Patent Congreves & Safety Fire Boxes" Matchsafe
This is a Matchsafe. It is dated ca. 1850 and we acquired it in 1982. Its medium is plated tin. 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.
Its dimensions are
4.6 x 7.2 x 1.2 cm (1 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 1/2 in. )
It has the following markings
No marks
It is inscribed
"J. Hynam's Royal Patent. Congreves. Safety Fire Boxes. Princess Wilson St., Tinsbury London."
Cite this object as
"J. Hynam's Royal Patent Congreves & Safety Fire Boxes" Matchsafe; England; plated tin; 4.6 x 7.2 x 1.2 cm (1 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 1/2 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1982-23-778
This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Faster, Cheaper, Newer, More: The Revolutions of 1848.
