Name/Title
Sulphur matches manufactured on Blanding at Oak, Ca. 1895-1904Entry/Object ID
1981.130.1Description
Acc. No. 81.130.1
Subject Category: Chinese
Date or period: 1895-1904
Object: Matches
Description: Sulphur matches that are in a clump, which measures two and three-fourths inches thick. It is displayed in a glass covered jar.
Size: (matches) 2½ inches long
History of Object: Sulphur matches manufactured by Chinese in Alameda located on Blanding at Oak Street about 1895 to 1904.
Acquired from:
Date:Interpretative Labels
Label
3/12/2020 MvL: current label:
SULFUR MATCHES These matches were made at a Chinese-run business that was located at the corner of Blanding Ave. and Oak St., circa 1889-1904.
