Functional object - Match Tin with lid, 1940

Originally held wax vesta matches, used by internees at Camp3

Small tin for wax matches with lid attached ( hinged) and rasp like panel on the bottom for striking the match.

Duncans Waterproof Wax Vestas.

C7104

1940

Tatura, Victoria, Australia

Mass produce

English

Tin

Length: 7.4 centimetres, Width: 3.5 centimetres, Depth: 2 centimetres

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Accessed 30 December 2024

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