Collection Highlights
Matthew Perry
Date:
ca. 1855
Object Number:
PR.012.2.787
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Filli Ponte Ristorante
Object Number:
2007.6.184
Date:
ca. 1960-1980
Medium:
Cardboard, ink, and striker
Dimensions:
outer box: 2 1/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/4 in. (5.2 x 3.3 x 0.6 cm)
inner box: 2 1/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/4 in. (5.2 x 3.3 x 0.6 cm)
Description:
Cardboard matchbox with inner and outer box; this skillet type is printed on the outer box with white background; printed on the front and reverse in brown is a design emblem of door molding; "FILLI PONTE / RISTORANTE" is printed on the front; "RESERVATIONS (212) 226-4621" is printed on the reverse; printed on the manumark "39 DESBROSSES STREET NEW YORK / ENCORE / SALES / NY”.
Credit Line:
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
