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Matchsafe

1830–70
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Matchsafe
  • Date: 1830–70
  • Geography: Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Parian porcelain
  • Dimensions: 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 in. (10.8 x 8.3 x 5.1 cm)
  • Credit Line: Gift of Dr. Charles W. Green, 1947
  • Object Number: 47.90.46
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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