Collection Highlights
N Amsterdam, ou N Iork in Ameriq
Date:
ca. 1700
Object Number:
PR.020.FF.13
Medium:
Colored engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Match Holder
Object Number:
2002.1.407
Date:
1894
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
2 7/8 x 2 7/8 x 5 1/2 in.
Description:
This gray metal egg was once painted silver. The egg opens on hinges at the top to hold matches and the bottom section has a relief of a man holding a cane and is embossed "Peter F. Bailey/ in a/ Country Sport/ Bijou Theatre N.Y./ 100th Performance/ March 19th 1894". The match striker is on the base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
