Matchbox [New Zealand Souvenir]

Object detail

Accession number

2016.167.30

Description

Matchbox: Large cardboard box with sliding tray. Labelled: “NEW ZEALAND SOUVENIR / SAFETY MATCHES / G.B. SCOTT / A 3 / Te Hira Te Kawau / New Zealand Maori Chief”. Depiction of Gottfried Lindauer’s painting of Te Hira Te Kawau and kowhaiwhai pattern. No matches.

Marks

NEW ZEALAND SOUVENIR / SAFETY MATCHES / G.B. SCOTT / A 3 / Te Hira Te Kawau / New Zealand Maori Chief Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Paper/Cardboard

Credit Line

Matchbox [New Zealand Souvenir], 2016.167.30. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Matchbox Furnishings Temperature Control Equipment Firemaking Equipment

Collection type

Social History Domestic Technology Technology

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