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
2004.529
Description
Black and white matchbook. The cover features an image of a Maori weapon (wahaika), the TEAL logo (a stylised flying fish or Maroro) as well as "TEAL". Across the top is a black band with white writing that says: "New Zealand's / International / Airline". The top edge says: "TASMAN EMPIRE AIRWAYS LIMTIED". The bottom edge features the maker's name " BRYANT & MAY'S SAFETY MATCHES MADE IN ENGLAND". The back has black and white vertical stripes in the background and a white circle that says: "Marcovitch / Black / & White / cigarettes / available / on this / aircraft". The interior is undecorated, and the matches as well as the staple that would have held them in place, have been removed.
Marks
New Zealand's / International / Airline / TEAL Printed
TASMAN EMPIRE AIRWAYS LIMTIED Printed
Marcovitch / Black / & White / cigarettes / available / on this / aircraft Printed
BRYANT & MAY'S SAFETY MATCHES MADE IN ENGLAND Printed
Collection
Credit Line
Bryant and May's Safety Matches et al. Matchbook [TEAL], 2004.529. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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