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Collection Highlights
Albert Gallatin (1761-1849)
Date:
ca. 1849
Object Number:
MSS.GallatinPapers.1
Medium:
Daguerreotype
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cafe Pierre
Object Number:
2008.47.170
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
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
