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Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring man with black hair in black suit, white shirt, blue tie; he stands behind glass counter, holding with right hand a large box of cigars; inscription above reads "Look for the Union Label on the Box." Right side panel inscribed "Compliments of Cigarmakers Union #97, Boston, Mass." in black on orange ground. Left side panel inscribed "Not made by the Trust" in black and red on orange ground. Reverse inscription "Honesty, Skill & Cleanliness, Your Protection, Smoke Union Made Cigars," in black and red on orange ground flanks green facimili of "Union-made Cigars Local Stamp." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Advertisement for Cigar Maker's Union #97, Boston Matchsafe, patented 1905
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-23

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.

Black Cat Cigarettes

Matchsafe (USA), after 1904
plated metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-6

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

Rectangle form with bulging sides and flared corners. The front has a plain silver surface with illusionary relief scene of head of hairy dog peering through ripped hole in safe. Dog is smoking with smoke trails off to right side.

Matchsafe (USA), early 20th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-217

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

"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.

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.

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.

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.

Glass cross and stand composed of a square stepped pedestal with short square column, molded at top with projecting square plinth with pyramidal shoulders, surmounted by a corss, polygonaly in section, (eight polished surfaces, four oriented with four faces on pedestal). Cross attached to pedestal by short metal core.

Cross (USA), late 19th century
glass.
1923-46-75-a,b

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

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.

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.

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.

In the shape of a toad, its feet folded up against body, its belly smooth, the back textured with bumps, some green patination in crevices. Hinge attached to top of head. Head (lid) flips backwards, hinge on back. Sides of thighs have hatch marks likely intended to serve as strikers.

Toad Matchsafe, ca. 1890
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-138

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.

Compliments of National India Rubber Company, Bristol, RI; Patented June 6, 1905

Compliments of National India Rubber Company Matchsafe, ca. 1905
metal, celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-2

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.

Oblong, curved corners and lid, featuring raised decoration of playing cards and a counter at center, with rotating hand, background of small, overlapping disks, identical decoration on reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Playing Card Motifs and Counter Matchsafe, late 19th century
german silver (white metal).
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-230

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

Christopher Columbus Matchsafe, patented 1892
plated brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-261

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring sepia toned photographic image of man in dark suit and bowler hat, seated in white wicker chair, gesturing towards a pair of small, long-haired spaniels at his feet, inscribed beneath "Eddie, Teddie, and Babe," reverse inscribed "Greetings, Eddie Gosnell, Original 12 Points Saloon. 1267 Maple Ave., Terre Haute, Ind.," inscribed in fine print just below "Roberson-Putnam Co, Chicago." Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

"Eddie, Teddie, and Babe" Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated brass, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-77

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

In the form of a clenched fist and forearm, the front, or inside of forearm, inscribed "In This You"ll Find A Match," the reverse, outside of forearm, inscribed "Quarter mile run, BAC (partly decipherable monogram), Aug.30,90." Lid (top of forearm) hinged on left. Striker on top of lid.

"In This You'll Find a Match" Matchsafe, ca. 1890
cast and engraved silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-97

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

In form of a cat playing with a pearl ball.

Stick Pin (USA), 1890–1900
gold, pearl, silver.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1953-178-93

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

In the shape of a folded man's shirt, with incised checkerboard-patterned weave, cuffs and bib, 3 raised buttons on front, smiling child's head peering out from opening at collar. Reverse inscribed "New York Clothing House, 102 & 104 Baltimore St., Baltimore." Upper curved section swings open to reveal match compartment. Textured surface on bottom possibly intended as striker.

Folded Shirt with Child's Head for "New York Clothing House, Baltimore."...
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1241

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

(A)Brooch with a bar surmounted by pointed ornament of Greek Key and leaf design, below the bar are 7 pendant balls and rods in four lengths. (B)The box is designed to hold the set (with earrings 1946-50-38 a,b) covered in red leather, lined with blue velvet and white satin.

Brooch And Box (USA), ca. 1880
(brooch) gold (box) red leather, blue velvet, white satin.
Gift of the estate and in memory of Robert B. Noyes.
1946-50-37-a,b

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

First Over the Bars Matchsafe, late 19th–early 20th century

First Over the Bars Matchsafe, late 19th–early 20th century
celluloid, metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-11

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.

Rectangular, with curves and counter-curves along ornate perimeter, featuring raised decoration of female equestrian on horse, jumping over wooden fence, tree and grass in foreground and background, scene is framed by elaborate scroll work, lid features fox head with scroll work surround; reverse features variation on decorative scroll work frame, scroll work on lid as well, reserve empty except for incised initials "J.C.L." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Hunting Scene with Female Equestrian Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1328

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

Oblong, curved corners and sides, featuring over-all raised decoration of assorted shells on body and lid, including snail, mussel, clam, and conch shells, identical on reverse. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Assorted Shells Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1413

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.

"J. Siebert Fine Cigars" and 1902 calendar made by Tanger & Epstein, New York

Matchsafe (USA), ca. 1901–02
celluloid, metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-16

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

Oblong, with undulating curves on lid's uppermost edge, as well as where lid's seam meets the case body. Lid adorned with central, raised shell form, flanked by watery, nautilus-like swirls. Body features highly sculpted, relief work of a nude water nymph riding a horse amid roiling waves. Reverse of lid features same decoration as lid front. Reverse body unadorned except for a sprig of seaweed that falls downward from lid's seam, over left side of box, as well as an elaborate, intertwined monogram (possibly CK). Lid hinged on side. Slightly curved and protruding striker on bottom.

Water Nymph and Horse Matchsafe, ca. 1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-201

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

Letter: "Wm. Van Varwyck" New Haven, Conn. "Before Buying Cigars..."

Matchsafe (USA), ca. 1900
metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-24

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.