Matchbox

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Matchbox

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.637 a-b

Description

a. Matchbox - Diamond safety matches in a box (wood), with 27 red-tipped matches. b. Holder - Green tapestry covered metal (squared off C-shape) matchbox holder with a cast metal white cat and green ball on top of it.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Diamond Match Company

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

A) "Made in USA, R (in circle), Diamond Matches Safety C (in circle) Diamond Match Div. New York, 17, N. Y."

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.637 A-B

MP.94.637a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

B: Matchbox Holder

Height

2 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Length

2-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 x 1 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (5.1 x 4.4 x 6.4 cm)

Material

Unidentified textile, Metal Unspecified, Wood

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

w/27 matches

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, General's Bedroom