Collection Highlights
Controller handle
1904
1922.103
Silver, steel, ceramic
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Museum Collections
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Match holder
Object name
Match holder
Date
1840-1870
Medium
Tin
Dimensions
Overall: 5 1/4 x 4 5/8 x 1 in. ( 13.3 x 11.7 x 2.5 cm )
Description
Mountable match holder with rectangular framed back plate voided large letters, two faceted holders with front scratch panel; top and bottom ring for nails.
Credit Line
Purchased from Elie Nadelman, 1937
Object Number
Z.2917
Marks
pierced: on back plate: "MATCHES"
pierced: on front: "BURNT", "GOOD"
Gallery Label
This object was once part of the folk art collection of Elie Nadelman (1882-1946), the avant-garde sculptor. From 1924 to 1934, Nadelman's collection was displayed in his Museum of Folk Arts, located in the Riverdale section of the Bronx. The Historical Society purchased Nadelman's entire collection in 1937.
Provenance
The Folk Art Collection of Elie Nadelman
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
