Collection Highlights
Controller handle
1904
1922.103
Silver, steel, ceramic
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Luce Center
Match holder
Object name
Match holder
Medium
Earthenware
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. ( 16.5 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm )
Description
Cast ceramic match holder composed of a full statuette of a soldier standing in front of a covered match box in the form of a woven trunk with removable lid with ridged striker on interior and all glazed dark brown.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John B. Walker
Object Number
1953.316
Marks
impressed: on bottom: "T.G. W./86"
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this statutette may be Garibaldi or General Grant.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
