Bryant and Mays Matchbox
Object
Box
Production date
1890-1940
Object number
2000.1
Physical Description
Bryant and Mays Matchbox with black and white print containing a bundle of matches fits into a metal matchbox.
In the late 1800s matchboxes were usually made by women and families in their homes. Many of the matchboxes made for the Bryant and May factory in Bow were made in Hackney.
Some Hackney women took part in one of the most famous strikes by women workers in 1888 at the Bryant and May Factory.
In the late 1800s matchboxes were usually made by women and families in their homes. Many of the matchboxes made for the Bryant and May factory in Bow were made in Hackney.
Some Hackney women took part in one of the most famous strikes by women workers in 1888 at the Bryant and May Factory.
Associated Organisation
Bryant and May (Made by)
Material
Card
Metal
Dimension
Height (a): 72mm
Width (a): 50mm
Depth (a): 25mm
Height (b): 74mm
Width (b): 50mm
Depth (b): 28mm
Width (a): 50mm
Depth (a): 25mm
Height (b): 74mm
Width (b): 50mm
Depth (b): 28mm
On display?
Yes