International Match Safe

Association and Museum

President Benjamin Harrison

IMSA#:  PMFN-019

Estimated Date:   c. 1888

Country of Origin:   USA

Manufacturer:   Simon Zinn, New York, NY

Catalog No.:    None

Material:   Plated Brass

Markings:   Edge of lid marked “Patd. Oct. 9, 1888”

Patent/Design No.:   #18,684

Patent/Design Date:   October 9, 1888

Size (Inches):    2 3/4 x 1 3/4

Description and Comments:  Portrait of President Benjamin Harrison, push button lid release, striker on bottom of lid.

Reverse:  

Submitted by:    George Sparacio

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