Collection Highlights
Santa Claus and his Works
Date:
1870
Object Number:
LIB.YC1870.Web
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Luce Center
Match safe
Object Number:
2002.1.4633
Date:
1890-1920
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
2 3/8 x 1 5/8 x 5/8 in.
Description:
A metal pocket match safe with a spring loaded hatch at the top and a corrugated striker bar on the bottom. The remains of a label reads "The Belmont/ J.M. Susser, Prof./ W. Cor. 183rd st. and 3rd Ave./ Foot 'L' Station, N.Y./ Tel. 432 Tremont."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
