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1901

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1920

  • Work on this object ended.

1978

  • We acquired this object.

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Matchsafe (USA)

This is a Matchsafe. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener. It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.

  • Dog
  • H x W x D (a): 35 x 8 x 15 cm (13 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 5 7/8 in.).
  • 1927-8-2-a,b
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Its dimensions are

Overall: 6.9 x 4.5 x 1 cm (2 11/16 x 1 3/4 x 3/8 in.)

It has the following markings

Bezel marked: Sterling silver

Cite this object as

Matchsafe (USA); silver; Overall: 6.9 x 4.5 x 1 cm (2 11/16 x 1 3/4 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1978-146-217

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