Contributed by Mr. & Mrs. Robert Pike through Strong Historical Society
Description
This little canister was lathe-turned by Strong Wood Turning Corp. in two pieces. The cap is sized to slip over the hollowed base.
The canister was very handy to safely store stick matches for travel or to keep toothpicks sanitary on the dining room table.
About This Item
- Title: Match/Toothpick canister, Strong Wood Turning Corp., Strong, cr. 1955
- Creator: Strong Wood Turning Corp.
- Creation Date: circa 1955
- Subject Date: circa 1955
- Location: Strong, Franklin County, ME
- Media: Lacquered wood
- Dimensions: 8.6 cm x 3.1 cm x 3.1 cm
- Local Code: 11.09.293.007
- Object Type: Physical Object
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- Lumber industry--Maine--Strong
- Forest products industry--Maine--Strong
- Wooden novelties
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Strong Historical SocietyPO Box 133, Strong, ME 04983
(207) 684-3613
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