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1904

  • Work on this object began.

1980

  • We acquired this object.

2014

2025

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Matchsafe

This is a Matchsafe. It is dated 1904 and we acquired it in 1980. Its medium is metal. 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.

Its dimensions are

Overall: 6.2 x 4.4 x 1 cm (2 7/16 x 1 3/4 x 3/8 in.)

It is inscribed

"Thomas Jefferson. Father of the Lousiana Purchase."

Cite this object as

Matchsafe; metal; Overall: 6.2 x 4.4 x 1 cm (2 7/16 x 1 3/4 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener; 1980-14-238

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