matchbox holder

Production date
Circa 1943
 Description
Tin matchbox holder with the ARP badge printed in colour on the white cover sleeve. The holder covered three sides of the matchbox leaving the striking face open for use. "AIR RAID/ PRECAUTION" appears on the edge.
It comes from a house in Airth, where it was observed towards the end of the war.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
Circa 1943
Signature & date
printing:side 1:"A.R.P/ A.R.P"
printing:side 2:"AIR RAID PRECAUTION"
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Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 5.9cm (H 2 5/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 4cm (W 1 9/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:D 2.4cm (D 15/16")
Accession number
2005-046-001

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