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1910

  • Work on this object ended.

1978

  • We acquired this object.

2000

2014

2024

  • You found it!

Advertisement for the "National Union of the United Brewery Workmen" Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. It was manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Company. It is dated 1900–10 and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is plated metal, printed celluloid. 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 x 7 x 1 cm (1 9/16 x 2 3/4 x 3/8 in. )

It has the following markings

Inscribed in fine print at bottom of reverse side is "The Whitehead & Hoag Co, Newark, N.J."

Cite this object as

Advertisement for the "National Union of the United Brewery Workmen" Matchsafe; Manufactured by Whitehead & Hoag Company (United States); USA; plated metal, printed celluloid; 4 x 7 x 1 cm (1 9/16 x 2 3/4 x 3/8 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-15

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