Museum Collections
Luce Center
Russian Tea Room
Object Number:
2007.6.232
Date:
ca. 1927-2007
Medium:
Cardboard, ink, and striker
Dimensions:
outer box: 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 7/8 in (0.7 x 5.5 x 2.8 cm)
Description:
Red cardboard matchbox with inner box and striker; "RUSSIAN/TEA/ROOM/150 W 57/CO 5-0947" in black next to black and white framed "RTR" logo on top and bottom; "ADMATCH CORP/NEW YORK" at one end, "CO 5-0947" in the center, and "PRODUCT/OF JAPAN" at the other end, all in black, on one side.
Credit Line:
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.






