Against the Grain PMMS-002

International Match Safe

Association and Museum

Against The Grain

IMSA#: PMMS-002

Estimated Date: c. 1904

Country of Origin: United States

Manufacturer: J. E. Mergott Company, Newark, NJ

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Material: Nickel plated brass ends, metal body, celluloid inserts.

Markings: Unmarked

Patent/Design No.: No, but it conforms to Patent Number 750,447.

Patent/Design Date: No, but patent was issued on January 26, 1904.

Size (Inches): 2 3/8 x 1 3/8

Reverse: See above photo.

Description and Comments: Plays on the theme of sexual arousal at different ages.

Submitted by: Julie S.