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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Metal Matchbox Cover - Black Swan

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Smoking Accessories

Overview

Metal Matchbox cover. Sides cut out to expose strike plate of box, and to also insert the cardboard matchbox.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.133

Item type

Objects

Themes

Material

Metal

Inscriptions and markings

On top: "BLACK SWAN SAFETY MATCHES. Made in W.A."

Keywords

matchbox

Place made

Western Australia, Australia

Primary significance criteria

Artistic or aesthetic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Thursday, 14 May, 2026

Completeness

77

Busselton Historical Society

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