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World's Columbian Exposition Matchsafe
This is a Matchsafe. It was manufactured by F.M. Whiting. It is dated 1892 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is silver. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.
This object was
donated by
Carol B. Brener and Stephen W. Brener.
It is credited Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
Its dimensions are
6 x 3.5 x 1.2 cm (2 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in. )
It has the following markings
Maker's mark (W in a circle), Sterling 167, all stamped on bezel.
It is inscribed
"World's Columbian." "Exposition 1892."
Cite this object as
World's Columbian Exposition Matchsafe; Manufactured by F.M. Whiting; USA; silver; 6 x 3.5 x 1.2 cm (2 3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in. ); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-1429
