Name/Title
Tinderbox, PocketEntry/Object ID
JJA.1942.17Description
This is a small, rectangular metal box with a hinged lid that was used to keep fire tinder dry. A tag on the inside of the box has the following inscription in pencil: "…[?] tinder box lid contained tiny wax candle & some tow." "J. D. Anders[on][?]" is inscribed on the bottom side of the box.Collection
L. S. Tyler CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1800 - 1900Notes
Date: 1800-1900Lexicon
Search Terms
Containers, BoxesDimensions
Height
2-13/16 inWidth
2 inDepth
1/2 in