Match

Name/Title

Match

Description

A sliding type cardboard box filled with matches. Matches are water-resistant. Not less that 350 matches in box; on top in addition to marks are instruction. One side has notice about; Mosquito bites cause malaria; instructions for avoiding bites. Opposite side has sandy, rough striking surface. matches are wooden with green color 1/2 way down, tips are red with the green, Piece of cardboard in box to hold matches in place. Lid is printed "Universal Match Corporation/St. Louis,Mo." Used by the military

Collection

Daniel Henricks

Acquisition

Accession

1985.006

Source or Donor

Daniel Henricks

Acquisition Method

Donation

Made/Created

Place

City

St. Louis

State/Province

Missouri

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Made: Universal Match Co.

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

May 30, 2001

Create Date

May 30, 2001

Update Date

January 30, 2025