Collection Highlights
A Brief Description of NEW-YORK: Formerly Called New-Netherlands..
Date:
1670
Object Number:
LIB.Y.1670.Den
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Luce Center
Matchbook
Object Number:
2010.16.32
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:
Red, white, and blue World War II era figural matchbook, front flap: image of ball and torche with text "LIBERTY/ CAFE", backside: same insignia with text: "ALBUQUERQUE/ NEW MEXICO", decorative matchsticks depicting Statue of Liberty and text "LIBERTY CAFE", back two rows remains intact.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
