42/1981-1

Collection

Miscellaneous

Brief description

Box of 'Swan Vestas' matches made of cardboard with printed labels, containing approximately 20 matches in wood and phospherous compound, made by Bryant & May in England c.1930-40.

Object name

box
match box

Object number

42/1981-1

Location

On Display

Production organisation

Bryant and May Ltd (manufacturer)

Production date

c.1930-40 (manufactured)

Production place

London (manufactured)

Period

Twentieth century (1900-1999)

Material

card
wood

Technique

printed

Physical description

Swan Vestas matchbox; printed cardboard matchbox with sticker on one side containing about 20 matches.

Dimensions

Height: 1.5cm
Length: 8cm
Width: 4.7cm