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Pocket Type Match Safes - Biography RETURN TO POCKET TYPE PMB-009 Teddy Roosevelt Vice President, 1901   [+] Enlarge [+] Enlarge   IMSA #: PMB-009 Estimated Date: 1901 Country of Origin: USA Manufacturer: Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI Catalog No.: ALU Material: Sterling with gold interior wash. Markings: Bezel stamped "Sterling", "ALU" and Gorham marks. Patent/Design No.: No Patent/Design Date: No Size (Inches): 2 3/8 x 1 7/8 Reverse: Blank Description and Comments: Front engraved with "TR (Teddy Roosevelt) Vice President 1901" plus US shield. Recessed striker on bottom. This was a special order item and was recorded on Gorham's books on March 9, 1901, at $4.50. Cost record identifies that only 32 were made. The order was placed through Gorham's Retail Division in New York City. Submitted By: G. Sparacio