File:Mounted Mussel Shell Matchsafe, ca. 1902 (CH 18799239).jpg
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English: Mounted Mussel Shell Matchsafe, ca. 1902
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English: Mounted Mussel Shell Matchsafe, ca. 1902 |
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English: In the form of a mussel shell, with real shell mounted into silver frame on top, silver container attatched to underside, surface of which features incised floral decoration and inscribed "J.Reed, Xmas 1902, " decorated surface flips open to reveal match compartment. Link attached to narrow end. Striker on side. |
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| Date | circa 1902 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Medium | shell, plated metal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dimensions | 3 x 6.6 x 1.6 cm (1 3/16 x 2 5/8 x 5/8 in. ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Product Design and Decorative Arts |
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1982-23-82 |
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| Credit line | Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Inscriptions | No marks | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Notes | Type: Matchsafe | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source/Photographer | Catalog Photo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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This work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is the author's life plus 70 years or fewer. This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1929. |
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