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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.
It was most recently photographed on September 16, 2015.

Matchsafe (USA), 1905–15
gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-464-a,b

This object was made by Theodore B. Starr.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on September 8, 2015.

In the form of a pair of trousers with creases, back pocket, suspenders draped over hips, tool pouch on right hip, overall surface textured to simulate fabric. Flat, flip top lid hinged above tool pouch. Striker on bottom.

Pair of Trousers Matchsafe, ca. 1886
metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-107

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Oblong, with rounded corners, vertical sides curved, featuring winged, nude female: she is poised, legs slightly bent, on lily pads, framed by flower and leafy tendrils. Her hair flows beneath her waist, wings resemble dragonfly's wings, two insect-like antennae on top of her head. Reverse surface has undulating curves but is undecorated. Lid hinged on side. Striker recessed into bottom.

Winged female Matchsafe, ca. 1904
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-285

This object was made by Unger Brothers.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring printed advertisement for Cawston Ostrich Farm. The front displays image of man in tan suit and black bowler hat sitting astride an ostrich, both facing left; below image is the inscription "Cawston Ostrich Farm," "South Pasadena, California." Reverse with image of six ostriches standing before or behind a shrub in an open field, with rail fence and trees in background. Lid hinged at side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

"Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena, California" Matchsafe, ca. 1900
nickel-plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-68

This object was made by Whitehead & Hoag Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Oblong, with rounded sides and corners, featuring silver, winding, flowered tendrils attached to larger, central, paisley motif, center of flower forms punctuated with copper, all on darker steely-gray ground; reverse features same decoration. Lid, hinged on side, has protruding, rounded lip running along its lower edge; initials, possibly YM, engraved on lid top. Small, oval shaped striker on bottom.

Paisley Decoration Matchsafe, ca. 1880
silver, copper, niello.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-56

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Oblong, with rounded corners, featuring depiction of Native American man in feathered head dress. Reverse features no decoration except for an elaborate incised monogram (RR ?). Lid (upper section of box) hinged on side. Striker recessed into bottom.

Native American Man Matchsafe, ca. 1904
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-282

This object was made by Unger Brothers.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Oblong, rounded top and bottom, featuring incised image of ferris wheel, inscribed above, on lid, "World's Fair, Chicago, 1893" and below image, "The Great Ferris Wheel". Reverse features raised imaged of domed building, inscribed above it, "Administration Building" and inscribed above that, "World's Fair", and below, at bottom, "1492-1893". On reverse lid is raised image of long, columned building, inscribed above "Art Palace". Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Ferris Wheel, World's Fair, Chicago Matchsafe, 1893
plated brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1115

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

In the shape of a knee-high boot with tassle hanging from front, rotating brass spur at heel. Lid on top, hinged at back. Interior appears to have compartment for recessed pencil. Striker on sole of boot at bottom.

Boot with Spur Matchsafe, late 19th century
plated brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1165

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Rectangular, featuring printed decoration of a red, white and blue banner, one large star in upper left, blue corner; golden eagle set against white ground on diagonal central band, eagle situated above green banner that is inscribed "Pan 1901"; 4 small stars on lower right, red corner. "Pan-American Exposition 1901" inscribed in blue above flag; "Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A." inscribed in blue below. Reverse features representations of North and South America in the forms of fin-de siecle style women draped in flowing scarfs, their hands clasped at the isthumus, where the 2 continents meet. Inscribed in black on box side is "Made by the Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, , N.J."; inscribed on opposite side: "Designs Copyrighted by Pan-American Exposition Co." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Pan-American Exposition Matchsafe, 1901
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1434

This object was made by Whitehead & Hoag Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Oblong, curved sides and corners; one side featuring incised and inlaid decoration of trout leaping out of water, situated horizontally on box body, its back a dark, oxidized color, its underside brass, fins and eyes copper, stalk-like vegetation on right, some vegetation on left, fishing line with fly attached suspended in air on upper left; reverse features fisherman, situated vertically on box, with fishing rod line caught in seat of his pants, he wears dark, oxidized jacket and shoes, brass colored hat and shirt, copper colored pants, grassy bank brass color, with brass tipped cattails on right and left. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Fishing motif Matchsafe, patented 1871
silver, brass, copper.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-488

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring raised decoration of biplane in flight over countryside scene with hills, trees, and houses in background; reverse features stylized floral and leaf frame, beneath which is piece of celluloid, and empty reserve. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Wright Flyer Matchsafe, ca. 1905
plated metal, celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1105

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Circular, featuring a full moon face on front, reverse features a bat flying among cloud formations. Lid hinged on upper side. Lozenge shaped striker on bottom.

Moon Face Matchsafe, 1885–95
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-797

This object was made by George W. Shiebler & Co..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Matchsafe in Japanese style. Oblong, rounded corners, with overall hand hammered surface, featuring applied decoration of a copper maple leaf and brass maple seed on front side, small applied beetle on top corner of lid, stylized monogram (FD) in brass and copper on reverse. Lid, hinged on side, opens on the diagonal. Striker on bottom.

Matchsafe (USA), ca. 1880
hammered silver, copper, brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1296

This object was made by Tiffany and Co..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Woman smoking Matchsafe, ca. 1900
cast and chased silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1248

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Oblong, with asymmetrical curved sides and corners, featuring abstract snail motifs, one snail with antennae on lower left corner, has attached wavy tendrils that move up case body. Second snail coiled at front end of lid, has several wavy tendrils that extend toward hinge side. Upper parts of case has mottled, hammered surface. Ornament identical on reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Snail motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1364

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on April 27, 2015.

Rectangular, curved sides and lid, featuring raised dot decoration on rectangular, instrument-like form with projections on upper right and left. Reverse features raised rectangular shape with two vertical bands running through it, beneath which is inscribed "Wood Separator." "Chloride" inscribed on top of lid in upper case, gothic-style letters. Entire box black in color. Lid hinged on side. Striker molded into bottom.

Matchsafe (probably USA), ca. 1910
molded vulcanite.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-182

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 13, 2015.

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring black printed decoration of female in blouse, tie, long skirt, and upswept hair cleaning beneath range top, inscribed above "The Great White Enameled Top. Fire King Gas Ranges. Top Hinges Back. Burners Lift Out. Easily Kept Clean. Low in Price." Inscribed below "Manufactured By A. Weiskittel & Son, Baltimore, MD., U.S.A." Reverse features hot plate, inscribed above "A Match Is All The Kindling Required Where Fire King Gas Stoves And Ranges Are Used." Inscribed below "New Fire King Hot Plate With Hinged Top Gratings And Removable Drilled Burners." Inscribed in fine print below "The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, N.J." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Advertisement for "Fire King Gas Ranges" Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-691

This object was made by Whitehead & Hoag Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 13, 2015.

Oblong, with curves and counter curves around perimeter, featuring raised decoration of a 3/4 view of courting couple, she in hat and long dress with full sleeves and small hat, holding bicycle handle bars, he stands at left, behind her, leaning on bicycle, with cap in hand, suit, vest and tie, trees in background, elaborate surround of alternating c-scrolls, small flowers in bottom corners, lid features 2 birds on branch, with c-scroll surround, reverse unadorned except for c-scrolls. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recess on bottom.

Courting Couple Matchsafe, ca. 1895
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-731

This object was made by Simons Bros. & Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 13, 2015.

In the shape of a right-handed boxing glove, with outline of hand incised in palm of glove, ties near wrist. Wrist area forms lid, hinged on side. Striker on curved top of glove.

Boxing Glove Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-631

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 13, 2015.

In the shape of a cylindrical pump, inscribed "The Boyer" on one side, "Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co., Chicago, Ill." inscribed on the opposite side. Upper part or handle opens as lid, hinged on back. Small striker on bottom tip.

Pump, inscribed "The Boyer. Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co." Matchsafe, ca. 1890
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1233

This object was made by Barstow & Williams.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
It was most recently photographed on February 13, 2015.

Rectangular, with curved corners, featuring printed decoration of coat-of-arms in black, gold, blue, red, silver, against beige ground, inscribed above "Blackpool" and below, inside banner "Progress"; reverse features image of large 19th century style building with 2 turrets, each with flag inscribed "Palace" and adjacent steel tower with flag inscribed "Tower", all situated on coast with beach, people, water and sailboats in foreground, inscribed below "The Palace & Tower, Blackpool." Side panel printed in light green, with red and black cartouche, inscribed in center "C.E B. & Co., REGD. No.430409", below cartouche inscribed "Printed in Rhineland." Opposite side panel green with red and black decorative cartouch. Lid hinged on side, inscribed on lid "Wm Rawlinson," thumb catch on opposite side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

"Blackpool" Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-413

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 13, 2015.

Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring raised decoration of coat-of-arms, with 2 heraldic, rampant lions flanking shield, inscribed "HEB", on top of which is helmut, overall background of scrolling folliage motifs, reverse identical except shield is unadorned. Lid features cartouche, flanked by scrolling folliage motifs, hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Coat-of-Arms Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-690

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 13, 2015.

Rectangular, rounded corners and sides, featuring raised relief of devil poking his head and hand through a jagged or torn edged reserve, inscribed "Full of the D" on upper left of lid, just above his head. Reverse features raised relief of hand bursting through small torn edged reserve, clutching three burning matches, also visible is devil's tail bursting through area to the upper-left of hand, interwined around the matches. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

"Full of the D" Matchsafe, copyrighted 1888
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-693

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.
It was most recently photographed on February 13, 2015.

Oblong, with curves and counter-curves around perimeter, featuring raised decoration of female golfer in hat and long dress at tee, on grass course, with building and hills in background, c and s-scroll edges and flower at top center of lid. Lid hinged at side. Striker at bottom.

Female Golfer Matchsafe, ca. 1895
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-722

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 12, 2015.

Oblong, curved corners, featuring central bust of Bacchic figure with grapevine diadem, below which is band with egg and dart motif, above, on lid, is broken edged, ruin-like element. Reverse features busts of Mars with helmut and shield, and Diana, amid various classical motifs and ruin-like element. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Medallion Decoration Matchsafe, 1885–95
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-827

This object was made by George W. Shiebler & Co..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 12, 2015.

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring printed decoration of man's two-tone ankle boot, with lace and hook closures, inscribed on inside of boot "Stacy Adams & Co.", inscribed on boot loop at top of back "Stacy Adams & Co.", c-scroll motifs to upper left and lower right of boot, inscribed below "Hulbert & Parker, Dealers in Fashionable Footwear, 121 Sixth Street, Pittsburg, PA." Reverse features small red griffon holding banner inscribed "None But The Best" on upper left corner, below inscription reads in various typefaces "Stacy Adams & Co., Makers of Fine Shoes, $5.00 & $6.00," in fine print below inscribed "The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, N.J." Both side panels inscribed "None But The Best." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Advertisement for "Hulbert & Parker, Fashionable Footware" Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-785

This object was made by Whitehead & Hoag Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 12, 2015.

Oblong, curved sides, top and bottom, molded from vulcanite, featuring irregular red and black striations throughout entire surface. Slip-top cover may be removed entirely. Striker molded into box bottom.

Vulcanite Matchsafe, early 20th century
vulcanite.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-541

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 12, 2015.

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring black printed decoration of paint can with variying type face and decorative motifs, inscribed "Atlas Ready Mixed Paint, Manufactured by George D. Wetherill & Co., 114 North Front St., Philadelphia", inscribed below can "White Lead, Zinc White, Pure Colors. All Painter's Supplies." Inscribed in fine print below "The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, N.J." Reverse features image of Atlas with globe on his back and cherubs flying about with brushes and paint cans, inscribed "Established 1807. Incorporated 1896. We Must Cover The Earth with Atlas Paints. Geo. D. Wetherill Co. Inc., Philadelphia." Side panel inscribed "Atlas Paint Is Guaranteed", opposite side panel inscribed Geo. D. Wetherill & Co's Pure White Lead, $1000 Guarantee." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Advertisement for "Atlas Ready Mixed Paint" Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-617

This object was made by Whitehead & Hoag Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on February 12, 2015.

Oblong, curved sides and corners, featuring polychrome enamel coat-of-arms in dark blue, light blue, rust and white, with 3 ships displayed, framed by raised decorative scroll work and crown above, inscribed "Bermuda." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

"Bermuda" Matchsafe, ca. 1910
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1142

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
It was most recently photographed on January 15, 2015.

Oblong, in the shape of an Elk's tooth, featuring a blue enameled clock dial with Roman numerals and set at 11:00, beneath which is a raised image of an elk's head, above the clock are the letters B.P.O.E., an acronym for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. No decoration on reverse. Lid hinged on upper left. Striker on the reverse side of lid.

"Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks" Matchsafe, patented 1899
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1170

This object was made by Simons Bros. & Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on January 15, 2015.

Oblong, with upper, lower parts and sides curved, featuring polychrome enamel decoration of gentleman, legs crossed and seated at table, dressed in 17th century costume smoking a clay pipe. He wears pale red 3/4 length jacket with white lace collar and blue sash draped diagonally across chest, pink knee pants, white stockings, pink Louis XIV style shoes. Table is covered with lace trimmed white cloth, on which sits his pink broad rimmed hat with large white feathers attached. He appears to be sitting on a green-yellow throw that is draped on seat of chair. Plain background is light gray. Reverse undecorated. Lid hinged on left. Striker in small oval recess on box bottom.

17th Century Gentleman Smoking Pipe Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-406

This object was made by Reed & Barton.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 5 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on January 15, 2015.

Oblong, with rounded corners and sides, featuring raised decoration of seated, nude, winged female with outstretched arms that rest upon oversized, stylized lily flowers. Two more oversized flowers are above her head on lid, large, stem-like swirls a part of background. Reverse features similar flowers on lid and similar stem-like decoration on body, framing monogramed central reserve, inscribed D.B.G. Hinge on side. Striker recessed in small groove on bottom.

Seated Winged Female Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-438

This object was made by William B. Kerr & Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on January 15, 2015.

Rectangular, rounded corners, with relief decoration on lid of winged scarabs, stylized lotus blossoms, and other Egyptian motifs on body; plain reserve of irregular hexagonal shape, monogram incised in reverse reserve. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Neo-Egyptian Motifs Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1353

This object was made by Watrous Manufacturing Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on January 15, 2015.

Oblong, rounded corners and sides, featuring an overall ground of simulated alligator skin, on top of which are superimposed silver coins; front features quarter dollar coin on lower right, with American eagle, inscribed United States of America, smaller coin on lid at upper left with worn image of a seated Lady Liberty, dated 1853 below; reverse features larger coin on lower right with image of a seated Lady Liberty, dated 1877 below, small dime on lid at upper left. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom

Coins on Simulated Alligator Skin Matchsafe, 1888
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-274

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.
It was most recently photographed on January 15, 2015.

Vices Theme, with Woman Smoking Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-358

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.
It was most recently photographed on January 15, 2015.