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Match-Box
Match-Box
Match-Box

Match-Box

Date1850-1902
MediumWood, paper
DimensionsObject/Work: 43 x 66 x 16 mm
ClassificationsFire/fire-lighting Equipment
Terms
    Object numberC08654
    DescriptionSmall brown match-box. The brand name, 'Vesuvians', is written on the front; on the back are two hands, one holding a cigar, the other holding a light. The legend reads: 'The way to light the cigar before putting it into the mouth.'
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