| Reference Number | FC/8/42 |
| Title | Set of Matches |
| Date | 1900-1949 |
| Description | These are two sets of matches. Each set features two matches inserted into wax paper packaging. The matches are rectangular in shape, with one end covered in a grey substance, typically phosphorous sulfide, that will ignite when struck.
Donated by Prof. FitzGerald. |
| Extent | 2 items |
| Dimensions | Pack: 65 mm x 15mm |
| Match: 50mm x 3mm |
| Digital Collections | View online in our digital collections |
| Copyright | Free to use under the terms of the Creative Commons Licence Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) |
| Credit Line | Royal College of Physicians of Ireland |
| Object Name | Match |
| Term | Equipment and Supplies, Hospital |
| Lighting Equipment |