Safety Matches, Bryant & May, Estimated: 1st in 1946

Physical description

Carton (paper) with 12 boxes of Brymay Redhead matches containing 20 matches. The boxes depict the head and left shoulder of a red-headed woman and has had 4 major updates since the Logo's introduction in 1946.
"Safety matches" presented fewer health risks than earlier matches and greatly minimizes the risk of accidental fire.

Inscriptions & markings

Top: BRYMAY Redheads. (1/3).
Box: Drawing of head and shoulders of red-headed girl (long hair tied back).
Av. contents 60 made in Australia.

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