Collection Highlights
Pictorial map of New York and vicinity, showing the suburban towns, and railroad and water communications
Date:
1871
Object Number:
LIB.NS4.M32.3.10.1
Medium:
Black ink on paper, backed with cloth
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Match or toothpick holder
Object Number:
1953.666b
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/2 x 3 x 1 7/8 in. ( 6.4 x 7.6 x 4.8 cm )
Description:
Amber pressed lead glass match or toothpick holder in the shape of a basket with bird beside it; basket has two loop handles and is twice as tall as the small, round bird.
Gallery Label:
This novelty was made to be used for matches or toothpicks (see publications).
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
