The Palmtree Impregnated Safety Match

Abstract: Object Collection
Title: The Palmtree Impregnated Safety Match
Description: Small box of matches emblazoned with a lithograph print showing a black figure in front of several palm trees on a beach. The black figure is holding a sickle and has a yoke across his shoulders with water jugs. The words 'The Palmtree' are in a stylised ribbon, with the text in yellow. At the bottom of the image is another navy blue banner with the words "impregnated safety match manufactured in Sweden" in a lighter blue.
Extent: 3.7x1.5x5.2 (cm)
Is Format Of: Koloniale Boekjes en Artefacten
Is Part Of: Collection of colonial booklets, memorabilia, etc. from around the world.
Source: The Black Archives
Type: Box of Matches
Subject: Black Slave
Temporal Coverage: Palm Trees, Sickle, Sand, Beach, Yoke, Water Jugs
Date Created: c.1930's
Coverage: English-Speaking
Table Of Contents: Matches, Cigarettes, Slaves, Plantations
Publisher: Manufactured in Sweden
License: The Palmtree
Mediator: The Palmtree
Bibliographic Citation: https://www.stonegateantiques.net/items/520456/1930s-Sweden-Match-Box-Man-Palm-Tree-Coconuts