Half-dozen label
A type of dozen packet label intended to be fixed to a half-dozen packet.
Half-dozen packet
A type of dozen packet containing half-dozen (6) matchboxes.
Half-dozen wrapper
A type of dozen wrapper intended to wrap a half-dozen packet.
Half-gross label
A type of gross label intended to be fixed to a half-gross packet.
Half-gross packet
A type of gross packet containing 72 matchboxes in six dozen packets or twelve half-dozen packets.
Half-gross wrapper
A type of gross wrapper intended to wrap a half-gross packet.
Hardware
A non-descriptive collective term for matchcases, matchbook holders, matchbox holders and match holders.
Harlequin Match
The Harlequin match is essentially an ordinary wood splint friction match, where the match head is made in various colours and packed in decorative containers. These containers and matches give a visual multi-coloured impact. Although mostly associated with Bryant & May, similar matches and containers were first produced in Germany.
In 1927 Bryant & May started to produce what became an extensive range, sold in decorative card containers, and registered the ‘Harlequin’ as a Trademark in 1928. In 1956 Bryant & May launched Harlequin matches in Plastic containers, of round and square shape with fitted lids. In 1969 their Harlequin matches were sold in flip top rectangular plastic containers.
Hearth size
See parlor size.
Household size
See parlor size.