Leaflet of white paper advertising Samuel Jones's Lucifer Matches

Leaflet of white paper (7 3/4 x 4 ins)

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Leaflet of white paper (7 3/4 x 4 ins)
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Leaflet of white paper (7 3/4 x 4 ins), printed; advertising Samuel Jones's Lucifer Matches and other domestic contrivances made by him, with "Directions for Using" the Lucifers, as follows - "Place the folded part of Sand Paper next to the hand, the black end of the Match between; press moderately with the finger and thumb; then withdraw it briskly, and the effect of the friction will produce instant light. NB - If possible, avoid inhaling the gas that escapes from the combustion of the black Composition. Persons whose Lungs are delicate should by no means use the Lucifers"; also a strongly-worded caution against imitations of Jones's Lucifers by unauthorized makers, producing "base counterfeits"; evidently issued by Jones on, or very soon after, the introduction of the Lucifer by him; probably unique; presented by Mr. Miller Christy; date probably 1830. England.

Details

Category:
Firemaking
Object Number:
1937-682/1450A
type:
leaflets
credit:
Wilkinson Sword Ltd.