Object Record

Metadata

Catalog Number

99.21.075

Object Name

Matchbox

Description

Rectangular cardboard match box with 2 metal ends. Cardboard brown, metal ends brass colored. 2.25 inches by 1.35 inches label on top metal lid. Label blue with red and white trim and printing. Script on label: "INDEPENDENCE / SAFETY MATCH / MADE IN U.S.A. / AMERICA'S OWN MATCH CO."
Red printing on front and back of box: "12 BOXES - MATCHES, SAFETY". Red line surrounds box w/ "TO OPEN CUT ALONG MARK" printed below line on front and back of box.

Date

1930

Dimensions

H-5 W-3.75 D-2.625 inches

Collection

Juneau-Douglas City Museum

Imagefile

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