Joseph A. Farto Matchbox

Joseph A. Farto Matchbox: Copyright: © Key West Art & Historical Society; Origformat: Artifact
Joseph A. Farto Matchbox

Copyright: © Key West Art & Historical Society; Origformat: Artifact

Name/Title

Joseph A. Farto Matchbox

Entry/Object ID

1991.02.0002

Description

Slide paper matchbox containing silver-tipped wood matches. The matchbox itself is silver with red writing and Key West Fire Department logo. It formerly belonged to Joseph A. Farto (Bum Farto) while he served as Key West Fire Chief.

Collection

Artifact Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1964 - 1976

Place

City

Key West

State/Province

Florida

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

County

Monroe

Notes

Date: c1970s

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Matchbox

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Firemaking Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Temperature Control Equipment

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

1 in

Width

1/2 in

Length

1-1/2 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Paper, Wood

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Farto, Joseph A.