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Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. We acquired it in 1980. Its medium is gold. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 5.2 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm (2 1/16 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.)

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Matchsafe; gold; Overall: 5.2 x 2.2 x 0.6 cm (2 1/16 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-169

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