Two match boxes of J Hynam's perfumed fusee matches, London, England, 1840-1880

Made:
1840-1880 in London
maker:
John Hynam
2 chipboard matchboxes for H 2 chipboard matchboxes for H

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2 chipboard matchboxes for H
Science Museum Group
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2 chipboard matchboxes for H
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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