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Matchsafe, late 19th century
This is a Matchsafe. It is dated late 19th century and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is shaped tortoiseshell, bone, gold, metal. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
donated by
Carol B. Brener and Stephen W. Brener.
It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
Its dimensions are
6 x 4.2 x 1.2 cm (2 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in. )
It has the following markings
No marks.
Cite this object as
Matchsafe, late 19th century; shaped tortoiseshell, bone, gold, metal; 6 x 4.2 x 1.2 cm (2 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 1/2 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-304
