Collection Highlights
Important meeting of the African Civilization Society, at the Cooper Institute, Wednesday evening, March 7th, 1860, at eight o'clock
Date:
1860
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1860.48
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Museum Collections
Historical Artifacts
Park Lane New York
Object Number:
2008.47.158
Medium:
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions:
Overall (closed): 1 15/16 x 1 9/16 x 3/8 in. (4.9 x 3.9 x 0.9 cm)
Description:
20 stick matchbook with gold exterior. Front cover with blue border and white decorative scrollwork. Central blue rectangle with white border and lettering, PARK LANE / NEW YORK. Rear cover with blue border and white decorative scrollwork with central blue oval cartouche with white monogram PL.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
