Collection Highlights
Kerchief
Date:
1776-1777
Object Number:
1952.63
Medium:
Linen
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Matchbook
Object Number:
2010.16.26
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Paper and metal staple
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in. (5.7 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm)
Description:
World War II era matchbook, front flap: insignia with images of cannonballs and oil lamp with text: "ADDERE FLAMMAM", top text: "ORDNANCE" and flanked by flaming cannon balls, back side: same insignia on front with text "THE ORDINANCE/ TRAINING CENTER/ ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND/ MARYLAND", inside of book red with decorative matchsticks depiting flaming cannon balls with word "ORDNANCE" running vertically down each stick.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
