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This 'Searchlight' matchbox dates from the early 20th century. It contained matches made in Sweden which has been an international source of soft-wood.

'Searchlight' matchbox, once contained matches made in Sweden, early 20th century

The matchbox represents how phosphorous matches were packaged in multiples and marketed from the early or mid 19th century.

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• Online ID: 000-100-102-370-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.MGP 21
• Date: Early 20th century
  
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• Subject: Matches, of all kinds and containers (NMAS Classification)
  
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