Object Details
Manufacturer
T. Johnson
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
In the form of a turtle with head, legs and tail extended, its back molded from tortoise-shell colored celluloid, eyes enameled red. Head (lid) flips backwards at uppermost part of shell, hinged on underside. Ridges of underside serve as striker.
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Date
ca. 1881
Accession Number
1978-146-128
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Type
containers
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Matchsafe
Type
Matchsafe
Medium
Plated brass, celluloid, enamel
Dimensions
5.9 x 4.9 x 1.4 cm (2 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 9/16 in. )
manufactured in
London, England
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Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1978-146-128