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Museum Collection Highlights
Slave shackles
ca. 1866
1921.20
Steel
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Cafe Pierre
Title
Cafe Pierre
Medium
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions
Overall (closed): 2 1/16 x 2 1/16 x 3/8 in. (5.2 x 5.3 x 1 cm)
Description
30 stick matchbook with black and light blue patterened exterior. Front cover with gold monogram, CP with crown. Light blue interior with white script lettering, CAFE PIERRE / IN THE / HOTEL PIERRE / TEMPLETON 8-8000 and light blue matchsticks.
Credit Line
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Object Number
2008.47.170
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
