Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hotel Roosevelt
Object Number:
2008.47.178
Medium:
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions:
Overall (closed): 1 7/8 x 1 15/16 x 3/8 in. (4.8 x 5 x 0.9 cm)
Description:
30 stick matchbook with white exterior. Front cover with red and blue capital R logo circled by grey stars. Grey saddle with blue lettering AN H.C.A. HOTEL. Rear cover with blue lettering HOTEL / ROOSEVELT / NEW YORK, with the R of ROOSEVELT the blue and red capital R logo above a grey star. White interior with blue lettering (see transcription in notes).
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
