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The United Hatters of North America; Pan-American Exposition

Object Details

Description
A metal match safe with celluloid sheets inserted on each side. It was a souvenir from the Pan-American Exposition of 1901, compliments of the United Hatters of North America. One side shows the union's trademark.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1901
Physical Description
cellulose nitrate (panels material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 7 cm x 3.3 cm x 1 cm; 2 3/4 in x 1 5/16 in x 3/8 in
overall: 2 7/8 in x 1 1/2 in x 7/16 in; 7.3025 cm x 3.81 cm x 1.11125 cm
Object Name
match safe

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