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Manufacturer:
Sampson Mordan & Company  Search this
Medium:
Silver, enamel
Dimensions:
4.2 x 2.2 x .8 cm (1 5/8 x 7/8 x 5/16 in. )
Type:
containers
Decorative Arts
Matchsafe
Object Name:
Matchsafe
Manufactured in:
London, England
Date:
1886–87
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Rectangular, the front inscribed on the diagonal with the word/picture rebus "In Me A [Match] You'll Always Find," the text in blue enamel, an image of the match featured in white with red tip. Reverse undecorated. Lid hinged on left. Striker on bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Accession Number:
1978-146-54
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq4091aada0-61bf-4e13-86a1-86a3d6ce68b2
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_1978-146-54