Collection Highlights
Albert Gallatin (1761-1849)
Date:
ca. 1849
Object Number:
MSS.GallatinPapers.1
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Matchbox
Object Number:
INV.1295.1
Date:
1840-1940
Medium:
Metal, sandpaper
Dimensions:
Overall: 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 in. ( 1.6 x 4.8 x 3.5 cm )
Description:
Rectangular copper-colored metal matchbox with hinged lid, embossed catch fastener; lid has green sandpaper affixed to outer surface, the opposite side has rectangular rasp at the center.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
