Medium:

Plated metal

Dimensions:

6.8 x 4 x 1 cm (2 11/16 x 1 9/16 x 3/8 in. )

Type:

containers

Decorative Arts

Matchsafe

Object Name:

Matchsafe

Manufactured in:

USA

Date:

late 19th century

Catalogue Status:

Research in Progress

Description:

Rectangular, curved top, bottom, and sides, featuring bulldog's head inside jagged or torn edged reserve, inscribed on lid above "Here is your Match", identical on front and reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Credit Line:

Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener

Accession Number:

1978-146-763

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/kq44192e133-6b36-40fc-b81d-130a3bf33883

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1978-146-763