Name/Title
Safe, MatchDescription
Silver colored metal match safe; side taper; made in 2 parts, one part is back and side and 2nd part is front cover and has a loop ring on top; 2 peices are hinged together; sides are smooth but front and back are decorated with vertical lines, there is also a smooth oval section in the middle of front cover; inside case is rectangular piece of metal at the bottom of back piece and this section has rectanglar opening.
Book matches inserted as a unti into this safe; held in place by the rectangular piece of metal and the books striking surface would be exposed through the opening in the retaining peice.Collection
SalvageAcquisition
Accession
1984.021Acquisition Method
SalvageCreate Date
March 7, 2001Update Date
April 13, 2004