Matchbox cover, advertising business of Matt Chappell c1910s
Object Type
Personal effects/Smoking accessory/Matchbox/Matchbox cover
Date Used
Circa 1909
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Metal matchbox cover with printed text (under a celluloid film) advertising the business of Matt Chappell (cyclist). Text on the front reads 'MATT. CHAPPELL/ (Ex. Champion Cyclist of Australasia)/ CYCLE BUILDER/ CYCLE WORKS, CHURCH ST./ MIDDLE BRIGHTON'. Text on the reverse reads 'MATT. CHAPPELL/ Telephone Brighton 716/ Ironmongery & Enamelware,/ Brushware, Crockery/ & Glassware'. Text on the spine reads 'RIDE A ROAD KING CYCLE'.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 37 W: 60 D: 24mm (H: 1 7/16 W: 2 3/8 D: 15/16")
Date Used
Circa 1909
Location
In storage
Registration No
1988.1948.11
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