Matches weren’t always the trustworthy objects we have today. In the 1880s, wooden matches with rough phosphorus heads sometimes lighted themselves when several inadvertently rubbed together.

They all were made in the 19th century to hold wooden matches. A match strike is a small vase kept on a table. It holds matches with the heads up.

Wooden matches are a staple in homes around the world, used for lighting candles, stoves, and more. But have you ever wondered how these simple yet essential items are made? In this video, we take ...

Emery boards no substitute for striking wooden matches December 22, 2017 by Heloise - Advice | Updated December 22, 2017 at 2:07 a.m.