About this object
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ID:
74.14/1
Production date:
1891-1901
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Location:
In Store
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The Salvation Army opened its east London match factory in Lamprell Street, Old Ford, in 1891. The factory was airy, well ventilated and well lit and included tea making facilities for a workforce of up to 150 Londoners, 80% of whom were women. 'Lights in Darkest England' matches were manufactured under trade union approved conditions using harmless red phospherous. This ensured workers were not at risk of developing 'phossy jaw' a facial disfigurement common amongst match girls who worked with white or yellow phosphorus. The factory was directly supervised by the Salvation Army's head of social work, Commissioner Elijah Cadman. Demand to work at the factory was high. As well as offering better working conditions than rival local match firms such as Bryant & May, the factory also paid its workers a considerably higher salary.
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Measurements
H 85 mm; W 171 mm (overall)
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Materials
paper
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Rights Credit
The Salvation Army International Heritage Centre
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Last Updated
2024-04-09
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