Name/Title
Match SafeEntry/Object ID
2004.38.14Description
Tin wall-mounted match safe. The tin is painted with brown metallic paint and stenciled with a decorative feather design on the lid and interlocking rings on the sides. It is stenciled with the word, "MATCHES" on the lid.Context
.Made by George W. Simmons in North Bennington, Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
2004.38Source or Donor
Williams, Harriet Simmons (1923-2013)Acquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
In memory of Martha Galusha SimmonsMade/Created
Artist
Simmons, George W. (1803-1861)Date made
1845 - 1860Place
City
BenningtonCounty
Bennington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
MatchboxNomenclature Sub-Class
Firemaking EquipmentNomenclature Class
Temperature Control EquipmentNomenclature Category
Category 02: FurnishingsDimensions
Dimension Description
OverallHeight
3-1/4 inWidth
2-3/4 inLength
4-1/2 in