Matchbox cover with AIF design, used by Brighton Diggins
Object Type
Personal effects/Smoking accessory/Matchbox/Matchbox cover
Date Used
Circa 1939-1945
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Object Detail
Brief Description
Matchbox cover with an Australian Imperial Force, World War Two design, used by Brighton Diggins. The matchbox is a U shape consisting of three sides. The two larger sides depict AIF related cartoons, one horizontal and the other vertical. The smaller side has an advertisement for Stan Ellis motorcycle store. A pink brick patterned border frames the matchbox's edges.
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Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 40 W: 60 D: 23mm (H: 1 9/16 W: 2 3/8 D: 7/8")
Associated Event
Date Used
Circa 1939-1945
Location
In storage
Registration No
N2021.10.16
Credit Line
Lynne Thornber (nee Diggins) Daughter
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