Collection Highlights
A Song for the times, or John Brown
Date:
1860-1870
Object Number:
LIB.SY.B1860.104
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
La Ripaille
Object Number:
2007.6.185
Date:
ca. 1960-1980
Medium:
Cardboard, ink, and striker
Dimensions:
outer box: 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. (6 x 3.8 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 "La Ripaille / RESTAURANT" is to the left of a bunch of grapes and two grape leaves on the vine; "605 Hudson St. Bet. W. 12th & Bethune / New York, N.Y. 10014 / FOR RESERVATIONS CALL / (212) 255-4406" is printed on the reverse; printed on the manumark "AD DIMENSIONS / NEW YORK / PRODUCT / OF JAPAN.”.
Credit Line:
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
