Museum Collections
Luce Center
Tamarind
Object Number:
2007.6.126 ab
Date:
ca. 1960-1980
Medium:
Cardboard, ink, and striker
Dimensions:
outer box: 2 1/4 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. (5.7 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm)
inner box: 2 1/4 x 1 3/8 x 3/8 in. (5.7 x 3.5 x 1 cm)
Description:
Cardboard matchbox with inner and outer box; this skillet type is printed on the outer box with tan and white patterned background of undulating rings with brown design emblem of text "TAMARIND” printed in the center; printed on the manumark "41- 43 EAST 22 . NEW YORK / TELEPHONE (212) 674 - 7400 / MARYLAND MATCH / (800) 423 -0013 / PRODUCT / OF JAPAN”.
Credit Line:
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




