Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Holder, Match |
Collection |
Lambton Heritage Museum Collection |
Accession number |
LHM 1988.037 |
Catalog Number |
LHM 1988.037.004 |
Description |
Tall, metal match holder. The holder is comprised of a rectangular shaped box with an opening at the top and an open rectangular container that protrudes from the bottom. At the very top of the holder, there is a small hole for hanging. The holder has been painted black and features an inscription that reads "A Reminder That We Appreciate Your Trade, R.J. Kersey General Merchant, Ravenswood, Ontario" written using gold lettering. |
Provenance |
This holder would have been hung on the wall near a kitchen stove and was filled with wood matches. The inscription on the exterior of the holder was used as a marketing device for local businesses. |
Dimensions |
H-15 W-7 L-8 cm |
Inscription Type |
Manufacturer's Mark |
Inscription Technique |
Stamped |
Inscription Location |
Inside |
Inscription Text |
Mnf'd by P.N.Co. Fulton, Ill. U.S.A |
Search Terms |
Advertisement Holder Match Matches Ravenswood General Store R.J. Kersey General Merchant |
People |
Kersey, R.J. |