Yikes that's hard. There are things called finger lights which you could put something over the top to make it look like a contained flame (although they only come in white, red, blue, or green - oops I found yellow!). They are a bit think for a match.
http://www.target.com/p/spritz-party-favor-finger-lights-5-count/-/A-16604116?ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=16604116&ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&CPNG=PLA_Seasonal%2BShopping&adgroup=SC_Seasonal&LID=700000001170770pgs&network=g&device=c&location=9028768&gclid=Cj0KEQiAkIWzBRDK1ayo-Yjt38wBEiQAi7NnP9rsOg7OhbaHNWFeLJ59w5sveKjNx6NdtKojO4dNE-UaAmNj8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds
But in a pinch it might work. You may also want to look at magic shops or ask a magician. You could probably get a small LED light as well and place it on top of a match for the effect. It won't flicker but might work for what you need.
Actually I found this which I think fits your need! Hopefully it isn't too big (or you can use a bigger match stick since it may be plausible they had larger ones back then ;)
Good luck!
LED Flicker Candle Flame Pack of 12
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Brandon Becker
Denver CO
Original Message:
Sent: 12-03-2015 16:44
From: Heather Willingham
Subject: The Little Match Girl
Has anyone ever produced "The Little Match Girl"? If so, how did you create the effect of lit matches on stage, without actually using a match and breaking fire codes? I'm stumped.