Match book
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard
Measurements
40 mm (H); 55 mm (W)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1150596
Summary
Match book. A cardboard book of matches containing 1 match. With a printed label inscribed 'DR BARNARDO'S HOMES IS IT NOTHING TO YOU ALL YE THAT PASS BY?' 'A BARNARDO SUNSHINE BABY'.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On the front of the matchbook: 'DR BARNARDO'S HOMES IS IT NOTHING TO YOU ALL YE THAT PASS BY?' On one end of the matchbook: 'A BARNARDO SUNSHINE BABY'.