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Catalog Number |
91.0289.1 |
Object Name |
Matchbox |
Description |
matchbox Lights In Darkest England. Security From Fire - Fair Wages For Fair Work - The Salvation Army Social Wing. "William Booth protested the working condition in Britain's exploitative match-making industry by opening his own match factory in 1891. he proved that it was economically possible to produce the newly-invented safety match without subjecting the workers to the painful and disgusting disease necrosis or 'phossy jaw'. Thus The Salvation Army revolutionize the industry and overcame a social evil" Pocketbox - Diamond Match Division - Newark, NJ. |
Caption |
Lights In Darkest England matchbox |
Search Terms |
Lights in Darkest England Matchbox Factory Matches |
Accession number |
91.0289 |