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Vesuvians Firemaking Device, by Bryant & May, London, c. 1875

Inventory Number 15023


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.15023

Item type
Object
Primary inscriptions
On both top and bottom "BRYANT & MAY'S | BRAIDED | CIGAR LIGHTS | HEADS CANNOT FALL OFF". On one side "BRYANT & MAY'S | BRAIDED CIGAR LIGHTS | LONDON."
Physical material
Wood
Card
Paper
Dimensions
Height: 61mm Width: 43mm Depth: 20mm Weight: 8g
Inventory No
15023

Description

Printed cardboard case with cardboard sliding box; 4 matches remain. The matches have large heads and pink tips.