Rectangular Vesta matchbox, 1897.

Rectangular Vesta match box of black ebonite, hinged side flaps for opening, top decorated with jubilee portrait of Queen Victoria, reverse marked R, encircled by leaf and flower decoration, c. 1901

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

2991557

Title

Rectangular Vesta matchbox, 1897.

Object Type

PhysicalObject

Measurements

- length 51 mm; width 36 mm; height 12 mm