Match
Bryant and May Ltd...
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
1900 - circa 1960
Materials
Paper, Phosphorus, Wood
Measurements
44 mm (length)65 mm (length)43 mm (width)22 mm (height)7 g (weight)
Place of origin
London
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Sudbury Hall (Children's Country House), Derbyshire
NT 660807
Summary
An original box for Bryant and May's braided cigar lights. Part of the box lid is broken off. The box contains part of the broken lid and one match or cigar light. The remaining eight matches are stored separately. The matches have black heads with red tips and light brown plaited stems. Total number of items is 12.
Provenance
Donated to the Museum of Childhood by Mrs M. Coates in September 1984.
Marks and inscriptions
Sleeve of box: BRYANT & MAY'S/ BRAIDED/ CIGAR LIGHTS/ HEADS CANNOT FALL OFF
Makers and roles
Bryant and May Ltd..., maker