Match Holders: 100 Years of Ingenuity Contributor(s): Alsford, Denis B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0887406335 ISBN-13: 9780887406331 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback Published: January 1997 Annotation: Match holders, including table and pocket models, are explored in detail. The historical influences, patents, marks and photos shed light on the developments of match holders from the 1850s onward. A wide variety of match holders are depicted including pocket, "candle-in-a-box," stand-alone and wall hanging models. Discussions of major manufacturers and values included. Click for more in this series: 100 Years of Ingenuity |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Art | Sculpture & Installation |
Dewey: 741 |
LCCN: 94065852 |
Series: 100 Years of Ingenuity |
Physical Information: 0.65" H x 8.52" W x 11.03" L (2.04 lbs) 160 pages |
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Publisher Description: The invention of the friction match in England in the 1830s helped to improve the daily lives of people in ways frequently overlooked. Match holders made their appearance by the 1850s in nearly endless, striking variety. Denis B. Alsford has complied fascinating historical influences, patents, marks and over 680 color photos to she light on the developments of match holders from their beginnings to their more recent forms as commonplace household items. A wide variety of match holders are depicted including pocket, candle-in-a-box, stand-alone and wall hanging models. Paten drawings, discussions of major manufacturers, and copy from the British magazine Punch add dimension as well. All who are concerned with tobacco history, collecting match holders and antiques will find this book a useful reference. |
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