Sulphur-matches (length 5 ins) of semi-fossilized wood

Sulphur-matches (length 5 ins) of semi-fossilized wood (lignite

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Sulphur-matches (length 5 ins) of semi-fossilized wood (lignite
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Sulphur-matches (length 5 ins) of semi-fossilized wood (lignite xyloïde) found in peat-bags near Pontarlier, Dept. du Doubs; made and used, in 1907, by the peasants of the district. France.[nos 581-590 collected by Mons. E. Ouverleau. of Paris].

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Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/589
type:
matches
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.