Matchbox

Object/Artifact

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Lake County Historical Society

Name/Title

Matchbox

Entry/Object ID

2000.134.057

Description

Silver, Civil War era matchbox with a spring-loaded lid. Engraved on both sides with a tree and fishing tackle basket (creel).

Use

Used during Civil War.

Collection

Military

Made/Created

Date made

1840 - 1865

Notes

Date: 1840-1865

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

Width

1-1/8 in

Length

3 in

Material

Silver

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

General Notes

Note

Status: Record updated Status By: JM Status Date: 2022-07-17