Collection Highlights
Ki On Twog Ky (also known as Cornplanter ) (1732/40-1836)
Date:
1796
Object Number:
1867.314
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Matchbox
Object Number:
INV.725
Date:
ca. 1875
Medium:
Tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 x 4 1/2 x 2 in. ( 7.6 x 11.4 x 5.1 cm )
Marks:
molded: on backplate in relief: "PATENTED JULY 16 78"
Description:
Hinged lid matchbox, painted green with molded backplate with three round holes; image of standing lion decoupaged on top of lid; front side stenciled "MATCHES."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
