Collection Highlights
Dressing table
Date:
1795-1810
Object Number:
INV.14982
Medium:
Probably New York mahogany, white pine, yellow poplar, other inlays
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Matchbook
Object Number:
2010.16.21
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: RAF insignia and text "BRITISH AMERICAN/ "THUMBS UP" CAVALCADE/ AMBULANCE CORP. INC.", top: "SAVE A LIFE", back side: image of airplane with text "HELP HUMNAITY/ SEND AMBULANCES".
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
