PMSM-006 American Electrical Works

International Match Safe

Association and Museum

American Electrical Works

IMSA#: PMSM-006

Estimated Date: 1900

Country of Origin: USA

Manufacturer: Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI

Catalog No.: AP

Material: Copper

Markings: Bezel marked "AP" and "Gorham Co."

Patent/Design No.: No

Patent/Design Date: No

Size (Inches): 2.33 x 1.96

Reverse: Blank

Description and Comments: "American Electrical Works, 22nd Annual Bake, September 13, 1900, Providence, RI" plus hand holding electric current. Striker on bottom. This was a special order item made by Gorham.

Submitted By: From the collection of Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Gift of Carol B. and Stephen W. Brener.

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