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English: "Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena, California" Matchsafe, ca. 1900   (Wikidata search (Cirrus search) Wikidata query (SPARQL)  Create new Wikidata item based on this file)
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Made by Whitehead & Hoag Company
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English: "Cawston Ostrich Farm, South Pasadena, California" Matchsafe, ca. 1900
Description
English: Rectangular, with rounded corners, featuring printed advertisement for Cawston Ostrich Farm. The front displays image of man in tan suit and black bowler hat sitting astride an ostrich, both facing left; below image is the inscription "Cawston Ostrich Farm," "South Pasadena, California." Reverse with image of six ostriches standing before or behind a shrub in an open field, with rail fence and trees in background. Lid hinged at side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.
Date circa 1900
date QS:P571,+1900-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Medium nickel-plated metal, printed celluloid
Dimensions H x W x D: 7 x 4 x 1.1 cm (2 3/4 x 1 9/16 x 7/16 in.)
institution QS:P195,Q1129820
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Product Design and Decorative Arts
Accession number
1978-146-68
Credit line Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Inscriptions Printed on celluloid, on side, below hinge: "The Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, N.J."
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  • Type: Matchsafe
  • Country: United States
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