Ruby Matches, by Bryant & May, London, c. 1875

Subject: Firemaking
Item type: Object
Makers: Bryant & May
Primary inscriptions: Printed label top and bottom: "BRYANT & MAY'S | RUBY MATCHES"; on the side "SOLE MANUFACTURERS | BRYANT & MAY | LONDON."
Physical material: Card; Paper; wax; Cotton
Object type: Matches
Dimensions: Height: 72mm Width: 50mm Depth: 25mm Weight: 38g
Inventory No: 22867

Description

Card case and sliding box. The matches are wax vestas, comprising of wax stems with cotton wicks and phosphorus tips.