Summary
Souvenir metal matchbox tin, manufactured by Bryant & May, with painted image commemorating Chicago's World Fair in 1893,
Physical Description
Small rectangular container with curved edges used to house wax vestas (matches) made of tin, decorated with patterns in red, blue and yellow and an illustration of a war ship on the front. Bottom has metal grate for striking matches.
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Inscriptions
Printed in lid: "CHICAGO WORLD'S FAIR 1893 U.S.A. MAN OF WAR." Printed on sides: "WAX VESTAS MADE IN ENGLAND / CELEBRATED WAX VESTAS / BRYANT & MAY'S / BRYANT & MAY LONDON"
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Overall Dimensions
45 mm (Width), 32 mm (Depth), 5 mm (Height)
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