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Rectangular, curved sides and corners, featuring undulating lines with spiral motif in lower right corner, identical motifs on reverse, spiral is situated on lower left. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Spiral Motif Matchsafe, copyrighted 1888
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1033

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring raised decoration, inscribed in circular reserve "Modern Woodmen of America", the center of which displays a shield with a crossed malet and hatchet and monogram "MWA", over circular reserve inscribed "Pur Autre Vie", beneath features an assortment of objects including a scale, urn, and medallion inscribed "Brazen Coin", some foliage motifs interspersed throughout; reverse features male with hatchet raised, chopping a tree trunk, background of trees, cabin, and 2 men on wooden river raft. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

"Modern Woodmen of America" Matchsafe, patented 1904
plated brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1070

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Elongated oval form, featuring raised decoration of palm trees and elephant, reverse features palm, and other foliage and unidentified animal. Link on top. Front opens, hinged on right side. Striker extends around perimeter.

Elephant and Palms Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1101

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Oblong, curved sides and corners, featuring overall incised, decorative scroll pattern, front reveals coin compartment hidden beneath cover located at lower half, hinged at center, with thumb catch at bottom, stamps may be stored on underside of compartment cover; revealed when matchsafe lid is opened at top are 2 long metal cylinders vertically recessed inside (possibly for pencil and toothpick), reverse of box has same overall decorative pattern with open, circular reserve at center, link on side. Lid hinged on side. Striker recessed in top of lid.

with Coin and Stamp Compartment Matchsafe, ca. 1890
plated metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1214

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Oblong, with irregular curved sides conforming to shape of coiled rattlesnake, its mouth open, fangs displayed, fork-tongue extended, rattle at end of tail, overall raised scale texture to simulate snake skin, identical decoration on reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Coiled Rattlesnake Matchsafe, ca. 1890
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-123

This object was made by William B. Kerr & Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Oblong, curved sides, rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of Gibson Girl with upswept hair and low cut dress, leaning forward to smell roses in small vase on table top, identical decoration on reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Gibson Girl and Flowers Matchsafe, ca. 1895
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1251

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Rectangular, curved corners, sides, top and bottom curved and cinched at several points, featuring female mask with long hair and long, stylized tendrils, all framed by stylized, intertwined ribbon-like ornament. Reverse features open, central reserve with monogram GMM, all framed by series of attenuated lily flowers. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Female Mask with Tendrils Matchsafe, ca. 1905
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1252

This object was made by F.S. Gilbert.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, with rounded corners and sides, featuring raised decoration of cowboy on bucking horse, reins in his left hand, whip in raised right hand, to left is hat flying off his head. Reverse side undecorated. Hinge on side. Striker on bottom.

Cowboy Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1320

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

In the form of a bamboo stalk with raised, partially gilded, foliage decoration on front, and two small, raised birds on reverse, one of which is gilded. Lid is hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Bamboo Stalk Matchsafe, late 19th century
patinated and gilded copper.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-146

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Oblong, curved corners, rounded sides, featuring all-over raised decoration of fish, crabs, and other sea life inside a net, reverse identical. Lid hinged on side. Striker in grooved recess on bottom.

Fishnet Matchsafe, 1894
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-151

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring enamel reserve with male, brown moustached bicyclist in brown suit and cap, riding down country road on black bicycle, set against a wooded background and light blue sky. Lid hinged on left. Link attatched to left side. Striker recessed in bottom.

Bicyclist Matchsafe, 1906–07
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-172

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Oblong, with rounded corners and hammered surface. Front features applied sprig of foliage on body, above which are initials (F. L.?) incised in stylized, Asian inspired font, applied butterfly on lid. Reverse features applied palm fronds on body, applied crab on lid. Chain attached to lid. Lid hinged on side. Striker incised on bottom.

Asian Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1885
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-205

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

"Cream of Olives" "Mason's Health Defenders"

Matchsafe (USA), early 20th century
celluloid, metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-22

This object was made by Whitehead & Hoag Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Young Man Smoking Matchsafe, ca. 1900
cast and incised silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-231

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

In the form of a hand-rolled cigar, with red and white enamelled label inscribed "Escepcional De La Espanola," reverse of label features coat of arms. Last quarter of cigar, where simulated rolled tobacco is visible, flips open as box lid, hinged on reverse. Rolled tobacco at tip likley intended as striker.

"Escepcional De La Espanola" Matchsafe, late 19th century
plated metal, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-254

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

General Ulysses S. Grant Matchsafe, ca. 1890
plated brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-258

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Rectangular, with beige and black enameled front resembling the cover of a January issue of Scribner's Magazine. The right long side has incised, vertical lines intended to resemble pages. Reverse is undecorated except for the inscription "W.W. Hallock." Lid hinged on left. Striker of incised hatch marks on bottom.

Sterling 2867

"Scribner's Magazine" Matchsafe, 1891
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-28

This object was made by Gorham Manufacturing Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangular, with rounded corners, curved sides, and slightly curved lid. Hollowed out section of burlwood features gold band that wraps around the circumference of lid's bottom edge, on which is a continuous Greek key design in white enamel. Lid catch on front features a small diamond square attached to gold and enamel band, from which a small diamond pendant is hinged, which snaps over a single diamond in order to lock lid shut. Reverse features two white enamel loops, each attached below a hinge. Oblong, cross-hatched, gold piece attached to bottom serves as striker.

Burlwood Matchsafe, ca. 1910
burlwood, gold, enamel, diamonds.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-316

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring 3 raised, stylized poppies, with long, intertwining stems, reverse undecorated, a single, continuous groove on all four sides, lid hinged on left, striker on bottom.

Stylized Poppies Matchsafe, 1900–10
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-327

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring alternating, applied, diagonal bands of bead and leaf ornament, a horizontal band of bead and flower motifs directly beneath, as well as intersecting horizontal bands of bead and spiral motifs at opposite mid-section. All ornament wraps around box body. Undecorated surfaces are slightly mottled. Hinge located on lower corner so that box opens on the diagonal, seperating the bead, leaf, and flower ornament from the bead and spiral. When opened, an unadorned, interior match container is revealed, also attached at corner hinge, so that it may swing from side to side. Striker attached to one side of interior container.

in Aesthetic Style with Diagonal Opening Matchsafe, ca. 1875
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-370

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Rectangular, with rounded edges and corners, featuring polychrome enamel decoration of rugby player, surrounded by etched foliage ornament. He wears red and white striped, long sleeve jersey, white, knee length playing pants, red and white knee socks. Behind him is a brown goal post, beneath a green and brown grass-like reserve. Lid, hinged on left, features abstract, etched ornament on front. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Rugby Player Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver-plated metal, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-407

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

This object has not been digitized yet.

Match Sticks, "Jerusalem" Matchsafe, late 19th–early 20th century
inlaid wood, enamel, sandpaper.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-455

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Matchsafe with inlaid stones Matchsafe, ca. 1900

Matchsafe with inlaid stones Matchsafe, ca. 1900
gold, onyx, quartz.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-467

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Oblong, curved vertical sides, featuring woven and applied strips of cardboard, painted and varnished to resemble a bricked prison cell entrance. Rectangular, recessed doorway has grid of fine threads, simulating cell bars, black cornice-like band over door, number 43 painted in yellow at left of doorway; lower third of wall area woven and painted green, bordered above and below with black bands, upper 2/3 of wall area woven and painted red. Slip-top cover (upper third of box) when closed meets black overdoor band, lid may also be removed entirely. Striker of sandpaper on box bottom.

Prison Cell Entrance Matchsafe, late 19th century
painted and varnished cardboard, thread, sandpaper.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-520

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

In the shape of a slightly elongated, black, square-toe shoe, with low heel, gold printed decoration of buckle/bow at instep, top (lid) inscribed "Souvenir de Wiesbade" surrounded by decorative oval border. Lid hinged on upper part of long side. Striker on sole of shoe.

Shoe, inscribed "Souvenir de Wiesbade" Matchsafe, late 19th century
papier mâchè, sandpaper.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-526

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Oblong, curved vertical sides, featuring square cental reserve with painted scene of two bearded males in Russian peasant dress singing. Character on left has brown hair, short beard, wears short black hat, knee length red shirt with blue sash, blue striped pants, black and brown knee-high boots, dark blue overcoat, and plays a mandolin; character on right has one arm around other male, and has white hair, long beard, wears tall black hat, knee length white shirt with red sash, white striped pants, black and brown knee-high boots, brown overcoat. They stand on dirt road against a green landscape and blue sky. Undecorated portions of box in black lacquer, all parts have clear crackle finish. Slip-top cover may be removed entirely. Sandpaper striker adhered to bottom.

Two Male Peasants Singing Matchsafe, late 19th century
laquered wood, enamel, sandpaper.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-558

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Matchsafe (England), 19th century

Matchsafe (England), 19th century
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-57

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring word/picture rebus "Tis [Rare] That We May Often [Meat]", with sides of beef, enameled in red and white, as substitutes for words "rare", and "meat", "meat" being a play on "meet", text enameled in blue, with first letter of each word in red. Lid hinged on left, small protruding thumb catch on right. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

"Tis [Rare] That We May Often [Meat/Meet]" Matchsafe, 1895–96
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-595

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

In the shape of a tall black boot, inscribed in light brown "Compliments of Hood Rubber Company, Boston, U.S.A.", with slip-top lid, which may be removed entirely. Striker on grooves of sole on boot bottom.

Matchsafe In The Form Of A Boot (USA), ca. 1910
molded vulcanite.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-596-a/j

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

In the form of a light brown leather glove, the leather tooled to simulate stitching. Lid hinged on bottom side. Striker on brass plaque on bottom.

Leather Glove Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass, leather.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-600

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, curved sides and corners, featuring raised and incised decoration in brass against dark ground, of Egyptian hieroglyphs, possibly vulture figure of 'Alef on front, among other symbols on front and reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Egyptian Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1900
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-611

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular form in design of a book. Front cover is leaf pattern framing work, "Feu" in center. Back cover leaf pattern framing center diagonally inscribed, "Made in Germany."

Matchsafe, early 20th century
vulcanite.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-740

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangular, rounded sides and corners, featuring raised decoration of various character's heads, of different ages, young woman at top left, older man at top right, young girl at center, middle-aged man at bottom left, elderly man at bottom right, a few leaf motifs in-between, lid features partially visible fairy or angel-like, winged character who appears to be peering at group below, reverse unadorned except for raised scroll work at edges. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Five Stages of Life Matchsafe, ca. 1890
plated brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-765

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

"Compliments of H.A. O'Neill"

Matchsafe (USA), probably 19th century
brass, leather, paper.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-9

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangular, in the form of a cigar box, with simulated, incised wood grain, inscribed in black enamel on top, resembling oval stamp, "La Flor de Henry Clay, Julianalvz., Habana". On left in polychrome enamel, with portrait medallion and foliage, is simulated label that wraps from edge of top surface down over left side, inscribed "Henry Clay - Regalia de Alvarez y González". Lid on right side. Striker in recessed groove on lid.

"Henry Clay" cigar box Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-11

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangular, curved sides, top and bottom, resembling a valise with leather straps that wrap from front to back, buckles on each strap on both sides, front features incised decoration of leaf motif, shield reserve at center inscribed "From [illegible monogram]", part just above strap opens as lid, hinged on side, thumb catch opposite, top of lid inscribed "A. Huttenback, 20th July, 1884." Same leaf motif with flowers at center incised on reverse. Striker on bottom.

Valise Matchsafe, 1883–84
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1139

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.