Collection Highlights
Stained glass window
Date:
ca. 1656
Object Number:
1951.414b
Medium:
Glass
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Matchbook
Object Number:
2010.16.19
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Paper and metal staple
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. (5.1 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm)
Description:
World War II era matchbook, front flap: Uncle Sam figure pointing out with text "Buy/ DEFENSE/ BONDS.../ STAMPS/ Now", top: has text "REMEMBER/ PEARL HARBOR" with flanking stars, back side: V for Victory.
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
