Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2001.14.002
Accession#:
2001.14
Credit Line:
Donated by Emily Logan.
Object Name:
Safe, Match
Title:
Match Case, "Marbles" Cylindrical Metal
Date:
1940
Description:
Metal cylinder, scored along outside in diamond pattern for gripping. Strip of metal on either side of tube is solidly attached to top of tube and hinged at bottom. Scored tube turns within carriage into bottom until it is gapped beneath top. Center cylinder flips out from carriage to make matches accessible. Top inscription: "MARBLE'S / GLADSTONE / MICH. U.S.A. / PAT'D. 1900". Inside, are 13 wooden matches.
Notes:
Used by donor's father—in—law, Grant Logan for camping, etc.
Search Terms:
Camping
Hiking
Fishing
Recreation
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Match Case, Match Case, "Marbles" Cylindri
Match Case, Match Case, "Marbles" Cylindri