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Paraffin Matches, by H. Walker, London, c. 1875

Inventory Number 31294


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.31294

Subject
Firemaking
Item type
Object
Makers
H. Walker
Primary inscriptions
On top and bottom "H. WALKER'S | TRADE {ram image} MARK | PARAFFIN MATCHES". On side: "MANUFACTORY | PARK LANE STRATFORD | LONDON E".
Physical material
Paper
Card
Wood
Object type
Matches
Dimensions
Height: 27mm Width: 73mm Depth: 47mm Weight: 23g
Inventory No
31294

Description

Cardboard box wrapped in paper containing mant wooden matches.