Collection Highlights
The Draft Riots in New York- The Battle in Second Avenue
Date:
1863
Object Number:
PR.020.100.4
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Match holder
Object Number:
1998.46
Date:
1880-1930
Medium:
Iron, paint
Dimensions:
Overall: 1 7/8 x 4 1/4 x 3 5/8 in. ( 4.8 x 10.8 x 9.2 cm )
Marks:
cast: on frog's back: "GARLAND/STOVES/&/RANGES"
cast: on frog's stomach: "COMPLIMENTS/OF MICHIGAN/STOVE CO"
Description:
Cast iron match holder in the shape of a frog, with cast details such as eyes, legs, and texture of back, and painted with mottled green and brown skin, and yellow stomach; top half of frog flips up to reveal concave tray painted red; cast inscriptions on frog's back and stomach. Match striker on inside of frog's mouth.
Credit Line:
Bequest of Laura Harding
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
