Collection Highlights
Camp scene from photograph
Date:
ca. 1861-1865
Object Number:
PR.022.4
Medium:
Wood engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Sardi's East
Object Number:
2008.47.40
Medium:
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions:
Overall (closed): 1 15/16 x 2 1/16 x 3/8 in. (5 x 5.3 x 0.9 cm)
Description:
30 stick matchbook with white exterior. Left hand sid of front cover printed with black comedy and tragedy masks design over three broad red stripes. Name of restaurant printed in black on right side of front. Red stripes carry over saddle to rear cover. Left side of rear cover printed with comedy and tragedy masks design in black and address of restaurant in black. Plain interior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
