Match Safe

Object/Artifact

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Vermont Historical Society

Name/Title

Match Safe

Entry/Object ID

1976.43.60

Description

Tin, wall-mounted match safe. It is a semi-elliptical box with a repousse scroll design on the backboard. The bottom is punched outward, creating a grate for striking matches.

Acquisition

Accession

1976.43

Source or Donor

Tarshi, Andrew, Tarshi, Susan, Gay, Olivia, Ancel, Janet

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Kent Family Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Matchbox

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Safe, Match

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Firemaking Equipment

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Storage & Display Accessories

Nomenclature Class

Temperature Control Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Household Accessories

Nomenclature Category

Category 02: Furnishings

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Height

2-3/4 in

Width

4-3/4 in

Depth

2-1/4 in

Material

Tin