Matchbox

Description
A Bryant and May matchbox. " BRYANT & MAY'S / HANDY / WAX VESTAS / MADE IN NEW ZEALAND " is written on a paper label stuck to the sides of the box along with a red rectangle with the corners taken out of it. Another side features a repeating series of crosses with a larger one at the centre. " BRYANT & MAY'S WAX VESTAS " is written on a circular black border around the largest cross. " MADE IN NEW ZEALAND " is written on another side of the box and there is a striking plate on another side. The matchbox is empty.
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Artist/Maker
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Manufacturer
Production place
New Zealand
Classification
Advertising Medium/Communication Artifacts
Accession number
A97.737
Collection type
Smoking Equipment
Social History
Material
Cardboard

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