Collection Highlights
"St. Nicholas. Dec. 6th. A.D. 343"
Date:
1810
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1810.94
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Luce Center
Matchbook
Object Number:
2010.16.28
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Paper and metal staple
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. (5.7 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
Blue World War II era matchbook, front flap: "AMERICAN LEGION" insignia and text/ DUNKIRK, IND., back side: image of a building with text "AMERICAN LEGION/ HOME/ Restaurant and Bar", decorative matchsticks with varying text on each matchstick stating "for VICTORY/ BUY/ DEFENSE BONDS/ AND STAMPS/ Let's keep going!"
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
