Matchbook
Bryant and May Ltd...
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Card and processed material
Measurements
48 mm (H); 37 mm (W); 6 mm (D)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 17515
Summary
Card book of safety matches. Printed on the front; THE BRITISH RED CROSS / SOCIETY. Printed on the back; HELP US TO / HELP OTHERS. Inside there are eleven pink-tipped matches each printed with the makers' name; BRYANT (and) MAY.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Bryant and May Ltd..., manufacturer