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Matchsafe
Overall: 5.4 x 19 x 1.7 cm (2 1/8 x 7 1/2 x 11/16 in.).
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-525

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

Matchsafe
H x W x D: 5.2 x 13.6 x 1 cm (2 1/16 x 5 3/8 x 3/8 in.).
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1379

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

Matchsafe
Overall: 6.6 x 13.5 x 1.1 cm (2 5/8 x 5 5/16 x 7/16 in.).
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1387

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

Matchsafe
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-27

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

In the shape of a fish with incised decoration of scales, fins, gills and two red glass eyes. Head flips open, hinged on top. Link attached at top. Scales likely intended as striker.

Fish with Glass Eye Matchsafe, 1908–09
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1116

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

Rectangular container, contoured sides, and slide-off lid with carved decoration, featuring central reserve inscribed "Feu" in black pigment, beneath which is a large cloud formation. Three lighting bolt-like arrows radiate outward from cloud mass at all four corners. Background has fine, engraved horizontal lines and all is framed by a serrated or leaf surround. Small, scalloped shell on lid at right serves as thumb catch. Surface of box bottom carved with fine cross-hatch marks for striker.

"Feu" Matchsafe, late 19th century
ivory, pigment.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-314

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

In the shape of a mussel shell, narrower end flips open, hinged on underside. Striker on underside.

Mussel Shell Matchsafe, late 19th century
plated brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-335

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

Oblong, with rounded corners, featuring central, raised decoration of two donkey heads, each facing the other, between them is inscription "Three Of A Kind", all framed by twisted ropework. Plain case lid flips open at left of decoration by pressing small metal button on top, upper left. At right is plain slip-off cover that conceals pair of miniature dice. Reverse features raised decoration of delicate arabesques surrounding a central, empty, oval reserve that is framed with ropework, all reverse ornament framed again with twisted ropework. Striker is on bottom of slip-off cover.

"Chuck Luck Pocket Match Safe and Dice Box" Matchsafe, patented 1893
plated brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-17

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

In the form of a fish, with incised scale-like decoration on body, finer incised decoration on small upper and lower fins as well as tail. Face plain except for saw-tooth, incised band that wraps from front to back, and applied, raised eyes. Face serves as lid, hinged at top with small hook catch underneath. Textured body likely intended to serve as striker.

Fish Matchsafe, 1907–08
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1236

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

Oblong, with short sides curved. "Pencil Box" type construction with 3 interlocking parts that swivel open on wooden pins. The first or upper layer features a black, transfer printed image of a castle in bucolic setting, inscribed "CARRICK CASTLE, LOCHGOIL" below. When uppermost layer is pivoted open, a coin-size, circular recess is revealed, possibly the area on which the match was struck; this second section or layer, when opened, reveals main body hollowed out for containing matches.

"Carrick Castle, Lochgoil" Matchsafe, ca. 1900
wood, with transfer printed decoration.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-75

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

Rectangular, snuff box style container, featuring raised decoration of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, their names inscribed above each respectively, royal coat-of-arms between them, inscribed above all "J.Hynam's Royal Patent Congreves," inscribed below "& Safety Fire Boxes, 5 & 7 Princes Sq. Wilson St., Finsbury London." Lid hinged on back, long side. Striker on same side.

"J. Hynam's Royal Patent Congreves & Safety Fire Boxes" Matchsafe, ca. 1850
plated tin.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-778

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, silver colored tin, the lid printed "BELL'S WATERPROOF WAX VESTAS" in alternating colors of blue, green and silver. Lid hinged on back. Striker on bottom.

"Bell's Waterproof Wax Vestas" Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated tin, printed.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1226

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, image/text reads horizontally, inscribed "Luden's Menthol Cough Drops" on right, and "Give Instant Relief," "Trade Mark," "WHL," "Reading, PA." on left, printed in black and orange on yellow-gold ground, and imposed on variously shaped reserves, all framed with an array of decorative flourishes; upper side panel inscribed "Name on every drop," lower side panel inscribed "Sold Everywhere," reverse inscribed "All persons troubled with coughs, cold hoarseness, sore throats, etc., will find immediate relief by using these drops. Public speakers, Singers, etc., are invited to try them. One of these drops put into the mouth before going to bed, loosens the phlegm and causes the patient to enjoy a comfortable night's sleep. Manufactured by W.H.Luden, 5 Cents, Reading, PA." Lid hinged on long side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Advertisement for "Ludens Menthol Cough Drops" Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-8

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.

Rectangular, with rounded corners, image/text reads horizontally, featuring black and white printed advertisement for plumber's goods, inscribed "The Climax Rubber (Adjustable) Elbows, The Climax Speciality Co., Inventors & Sole Manufacturers. Seneca Falls, N.Y." Illustration of rubber elbow in lower, left corner. Side panel below inscribed "Plumbers Rubber Goods and Washers." Reverse inscribed "Traps of all Descriptions. The largest Manufacturers of Plumbers Specialties in the World." Illustration of pipes to right of inscription. Side panel below inscribed "John C. Davis, Prest., L.J. Avery, Sec'y. H.Kuney, Treas." Lid hinged on same side panel. Striker on bottom opposite lid.

Advertisement for "Climax Rubber Elbows" Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1422

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.

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring polychrome printed decoration, image/text reads horizontally, of lawn mower on grass lawn with path, river and castle in background, inscribed on decorative banner above "Green's," partially legible inscription on smaller banner "Silens Mesoff" [?], coat-of-arms at right, below inscribed "Lawn Mowers, Hundreds of Thousands in Use." Side panel below inscribed "Regd. Offices & Works, Smithfield Iron Works, Leeds." Reverse features red lion, coat-of-arms, unicorn on top of banner inscribed "Dieu Et Mon Droit, inscribed above "Thos. Green& Son, Ltd., Established Over Half A Century" and inscribed below "Appointed By Royal Warrant Horticulture Engineers To His Majesty The King." In fine print below inscribed "The Whitehead & Hoag [illegible print], St., London, E.C., Made in U.S.A." Side panel below inscribed "London Offices & Works, New Surrey Works, Southwark Street, S.E." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Advertisement for "Green's Lawn Mowers" Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-802

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, image/text reads horizontally, inscribed "National Union of the United Brewery Workmen of the U.S. Affiliated with the A.F. of L., Headquarters: Rooms 109-110, Odd-Fellows Bldg., Cincinnati, O.," all in alternating type-faces in black and red, image of brown and black wooden barrel at center, with blue and yellow highlights, inscribed in very small letters on red "Union Beer." Lower side panel inscribed "United We Stand," upper side panel inscribed "Divide and We Fall." Reverse inscribed "This label should be pasted on every package containing Beer, Ale, or Porter, as the only guarantee that said package contains beverages produced by Union Labor." Central reserve features facimile of red label, featuring blue coat of arms flanked by inscription "UNION" and "BEER", the rest inscribed "National Union of the United Brewery Workmen of the United States." Lid hinged on long side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Advertisement for the "National Union of the United Brewery Workmen"...
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-15

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.

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring horizontal, sepia-toned, photographic image of the White House, inscribed below "White House, Washington D.C.", reverse features horizontal, sepia-toned and hand colored photographic image of the Capital, inscribed below "The Capital, Washington, D.C.", side panel beneath White House image inscribed "Washington, D.C." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

The White House, Washington, D.C. Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-640

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.

Tomb of Washington, Mt. Vernon, Virginia Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-684

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

Matchsafe
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-901

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

In the form of a small, square, table-top candle or sealing wax holder, small looped handle on side, flat match container lid on opposite side of handle, candle holder on top. Striker on 3rd side, adjacent to thumb catch at front of lid.

Table top candle Holder Matchsafe, 1906–07
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-958

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

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, image text reads horizontally, featuring sepia-toned, hand colored photographic image of structure that resembles an elephant with windows, and tower on its back, inscribed "Elephant Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J." Reverse features photographic image of people strolling on paths in garden-like setting, large building with veranda, canopied windows on ground floor, mansard roof and American flags above, sign in front inscribed "Hotel Shelburne, Atlantic City, N.J." Lid hinged on long side. Striker on opposite bottom.

Elephant Hotel, Atlantic City Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1351

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

In the form of a cut or halved log with simulated wood grain, the front inscribed "HEMLOCK." The flat, unadorned, reverse side displays a ruler stamped into the metal on the upper edge, with measurements up to approximately 2 1/2 inches across. The reverse is also inscribed "GOODYEAR LUMBER CO., BUFFALO, N.Y." Lid (right side of log) hinged on reverse. Striker on left side of box.

"Hemlock - Goodyear Lumber Co." Matchsafe, ca. 1900
metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-106

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

Matchsafe
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-194

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

Matchsafe
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-913-a/l

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

In the shape of an old shoe, with leather collapsed and folded, featuring a sole and heel with red glass beads along perimeter to simulate raised nail heads, parts of sole and heal also appear worn away. Sole flips open to reveal match compartment. Striker set inside shoe, beneath laces on reverse side.

Worn Shoe Sole Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver, glass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1183

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

In the form of a Japanese thatched-roof house, entrance and windows visible at its front, as well as small cracks in walls, more windows and wall cracks on reverse. Right side of house serves as lid and hinged at bottom right. Striker on bottom left.

Japanese Thatched-Roof House Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-218

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

In the form of a mussel shell, with real shell mounted into silver frame on top, silver container attatched to underside, surface of which features incised floral decoration and inscribed "J.Reed, Xmas 1902, " decorated surface flips open to reveal match compartment. Link attached to narrow end. Striker on side.

Mounted Mussel Shell Matchsafe, ca. 1902
shell, plated metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-82

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

Oblong, with ornate curved sides, cinched where lid meets box body, featuring raised horizontal decoration depicting large pavillion-like building, inscribed "St. Louis 1904" above architectural rendering, and "Palace of Electricity" below. Inscribed on lid, and legible when box is turned long side up is "World's Fair", all decoration framed by winding, sinuous, fabric-like band that wraps around perimeter of box. Reverse features raised decoration of woman, seated in garden setting, dressed in long, Classical-style garment, drying her hair, probably based on figure of Venus, behind her is statue of a similar theme, all framed by c-curves and counter-curves. Lid hinged on upper, long side. Striker on bottom.

"Palace of Electricity, St. Louis World's Fair" Matchsafe, 1904
metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-68

This object was made by James E. Blake Co..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Matchsafe
wood.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-604

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

Matchsafe
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-890

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

Rectangular, with left side curved to accomodate tambour-style opening, comprised of light and dark strips of wood adhered to canvas, which wrap around to underside of box. Cover features sliding ivory panel with central reserve of carved, reclining lion holding a shield with symbol of crusifix. Lion appears to have a stake in his back. Central reserve surrounded by intricately carved and pierced foliage. Interior lined in brass. Underside of sliding ivory panel scored with cross hatch marks for striker.

With Lion on Tambour-Style Opening Matchsafe, late 19th century
ivory, wood, canvas, brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1345

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, in book form, featuring central oval reserve with various inlaid stones, inscribed horizontally "Marienbad"; reserve framed by mother-of-pearl floral decoration; book spine or bottom side embellished with mother-of-pearl decorative motif; reverse features mother-of-pearl floral sprig . Flip-top lid on simple metal pin on right side. Striker on top and left sides.

"Marienbad" Matchsafe, late 19th century
lacquer inlaid with mother-of-pearl and various stones.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-60

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

Matchsafe
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-785

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

Rectangular, curved corners, canted sides, with cover that slides off top of box; cover features beading on right and left edges, with thumb catch on right side, raised frame contains inscription "J. Palmer's, Camberwell London"; inscription inside frame reads "Royal Patent, Wax Vesta Match"; at center is small raised opening to hold single lit match, to left is image of lion, over opening is crown, to right is image of a horse; underside inscribed "Alexander S. Stocker, Patentee" in upper recessed area, striker in central recess, "Brass Battery Works, Wandsworth Surrey" inscribed in bottom recess.

"J. Palmer's Royal Patent Wax Vesta Match" Matchsafe, 1848
gilded brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1309

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

Oblong, right side rounded, left side formed to resemble top of alligator's head, upper edge resembling alligator's back, featuring raised decoration of architectural monument, inscribed "Old City Gates, St. Augustine, Fla." beneath, surrounded by raised form of alligator, whose tail wraps down and around curved right side of box. Reverse features raised decoration of monument, inscribed "Old Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Fla." beneath. Top of alligator's head flips open at jaw line as box lid. Raised scales on alligator's back likely intended as striker.

"Old City Gates, St. Augustine, Fla." Matchsafe, ca. 1910
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1369

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

Matchsafe
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-902

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