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Pocket Type Match Safes - Social Movements RETURN TO POCKET TYPE PMSM-006 American Electrical Works   [+] Enlarge [+] Enlarge   IMSA #: PMSM-006 Estimated Date: 1900 Country of Origin: USA Manufacturer: Gorham Mfg. Co., Providence, RI Catalog No.: AP Material: Copper Markings: Bezel marked "AP" and "Gorham Co." Patent/Design No.: No Patent/Design Date: No Size (Inches): 2.33 x 1.96 Reverse: Blank Description and Comments: "American Electrical Works, 22nd Annual Bake, September 13, 1900, Providence, RI" plus hand holding electric current. Striker on bottom. This was a special order item made by Gorham. Submitted By: From the collection of Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum, Smithsonian Institution. Gift of Carol B. and Stephen W. Brener.