Sealed match tin of lifeboat matches

A match tin. Sealed box of lifeboat matches. The box appears to be starting to degrade around the edges.

Object Details

ID: AAB0347
Collection: Lifesaving and medical equipment
Type: Match tin
Display location: Not on display
Date made: circa 1900
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 32 mm x 57 mm x 41 mm