Two match boxes of J Hynam's perfumed fusee matches, London, England, 1840-1880
- maker:
- John Hynam
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2 chipboard matchboxes for H. Hynam's perfumed fusee matches, oblong, striking surfaces along sides, both full of strips of cardboard matches, J. Hynam, maker, London, 1840-1880
A fusee is a large headed match (supposedly capable of staying lit in wind and rain) that was commonly used to light cigars and pipes. Fusees were first patented in 1832 and found a ready market due to the growing popularity of pipe and cigar smoking.
These examples, made by J Hynam in London, were perfumed and advertised as being “magic”.
Details
- Category:
- Smoking
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A655256
- Materials:
- wood, chipboard, match, cardboard and match, sulphur
- Measurements:
-
overall: .02kg
- type:
- match box
