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Match book cover

Front view of a match book cover showing the tortoisheshell effect cover. Rear view of a match book cover showing the tortoisheshell effect cover. Side view of a match book cover showing the metal frame. Side view of a match book cover showing the metal frame. Side view of a match book cover showing the metal hinge. Side view of a match book cover showing the metal frame. Side view of a match book cover showing the inside complete with matches (now removed).
Front view of a match book cover showing the tortoisheshell effect cover. Rear view of a match book cover showing the tortoisheshell effect cover. Side view of a match book cover showing the metal frame. Side view of a match book cover showing the metal frame. Side view of a match book cover showing the metal hinge. Side view of a match book cover showing the metal frame. Side view of a match book cover showing the inside complete with matches (now removed).

Classification

Description

A cellulose nitrate, tortoiseshell patterned, matchbook cover with a spring closing metal hinge.
Designers & Manufacturers
Designer (Person)
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown

Object number

AIBDC : 007029

Date

1930 - 1939 (circa)

Country

Unknown

Method

thermoformed

Material

plastic
CN
cellulose nitrate
metal frame
Dimensions
Width
47mm
Depth
12mm
Length
65mm

Colour

brown
tortoiseshell
gold