Collection Highlights
Slant-front desk
Date:
1777-1794
Object Number:
1947.461
Medium:
Mahogany
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Luce Center
Paul and Jimmy's
Object Number:
2007.6.260
Date:
ca. 1950-2000
Medium:
Cardboard, ink, staple and striker
Dimensions:
2 x 2 in (5 x 4.8 cm)
Description:
Brown cardboard matchbook with reverse striker; "Paul & Jimmy's" in white and brown outline above " 'A Basilica of Restaurants'/Italian cooking of a superlative kind/since 1950." in white on front; "Close Cover Before Striking" in white on footer; "54 Irving Place/(Near 17th St., N.Y.C.)" in white on sleeve; "LEE ADVT. AGENCY, N.Y.C. -- MADE IN CANADA" in white on manumark; "Telephone: 475-9540" in white on saddle; "PRIVATE DINING ROOM/AVAILABLE UPSTAIRS/FOR ALL OCCASIONS/FREE PARKING" in white on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
