Match Holder

Name/Title

Match Holder

Entry/Object ID

1964.63.168

Description

Metal match holder that has two holes so it could be screwed to a wall. It was made by children at the College Moderne et Technique at Montceau Les Mines. It is made of bent and crimped tin.

Context

Given to the people of Vermont from the people of France as part of the Merci Train after World War II.

Acquisition

Accession

1964.63

Source or Donor

France

Acquisition Method

Gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Holder, Match

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Holder

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Storage & Display Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Height

3-1/2 in

Width

3-1/2 in

Length

2-5/8 in

Material

Tin

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Merci Train

Related Places

Place

Country

France

Continent

Europe