Package
Bryant and May Ltd...
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
paper
Measurements
80 x 120 x 60 mm
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Mr Straw's House, Nottinghamshire
NT 742414.1
Summary
The cream paper package of BRITISH MADE BRYANT AND MAYS BRYMAY SAFETY MATCH containing seven boxes of matches (742414.2 - 8). On the front printed in black; ' BRITISH MADE (line image of a small wooden arc on it written 'SECURITY') BRYANT & MAYS (in cream on a black banner) BRYMAY SAFETY MATCH'. Over the top left corner a printed red circle with cream text; 'MORE MATCHES BETTER VALUE AT 2 1/2 d'. On the back in black print; (Royal coat of arms) 'BY APPOINTMENT TP HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN MATCH MANUFACTURERS BRYANT & MAY BRAND (in cream on a black banner'. On the base in black; ' 'BRYMAY' SAFETY MATCH 2 1/2 D PER BOX AVERAGE 48 CONTENTS'.
Provenance
Straw collection bequeathed to The National Trust on the death in 1990 of William Straw.
Marks and inscriptions
BRITISH MADE BRYANT AND MAYS BRYMAY SAFETY MATCH
Makers and roles
Bryant and May Ltd..., manufacturer