Collection Highlights
Geometrical Lathe-work Proof
Date:
Object Number:
PR.221.63
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Lighter
Object Number:
2003.1
Date:
1963-1970
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 7/16 in. ( 5.4 x 3.2 x 1.1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: on underside: "PLAYBOY"
stamped: on underside: "JAPAN"
Description:
Metal cigarette lighter in the shape of a flattened rectangle; black background with white enamel Playboy logo of bunny wearing bow tie.
Gallery Label:
This lighter was distributed as a souvenir to clubgoers at New York City's Playboy Club in the 1960s.
Credit Line:
Gift of Wendy Shadwell
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
