Matchbook [Teal]
Maker and role
Bryant and May's Safety Matches, Manufacturer
Tasman Empire Airways Limited, Commissioned by
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Object detail
Accession number
2004.523
Description
White and turquoise matchbook with image of two people in a sailboat on the front. Across the top, is a black stripe with "NEW ZEALAND'S / INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE" in white. "TEAL" and the TEAL logo of a stylised flying fish (Maroro) which are above the sailboat. The reverse side is turquoise with a white area in the centre that says: "Marcovitch Black and White Cigarettes available on this aircraft". On the top is written: "Tasman Empire Airways Limited". On the bottom: "Bryant & May's Safety Matches, Made in England". The ends of the matches remain in interior stapled to the inside of the striking surface.
Marks
NEW ZEALAND'S / INTERNATIONAL AIRLINE/ TEAL / MARCOVITCH / BLACK / AND / WHITE / CIGARETTES / AVAILABLE ON / THIS AIRCRAFT Printed
TASMAN EMPIRE AIRWAYS LIMTIED / BRYANT & MAY'S SAFETY MATCHES MADE IN ENGLAND Printed
TASMAN EMPIRE AIRWAYS LIMTIED / BRYANT & MAY'S SAFETY MATCHES MADE IN ENGLAND Printed
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Bryant and May's Safety Matches et al. Matchbook [Teal], 2004.523. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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