Collection Highlights
The Course of Empire: The Consummation of Empire
1836
1858.3
Oil on canvas (relined)
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
American Stanhope
Title
American Stanhope
Object name
Matchbook
Date
ca. 1960-1980
Medium
Cardboard, ink, staple and striker
Dimensions
2 x 2 in (5 x 5 cm)
Description
White cardboard matchbook with reverse striker; "AMERICAN STANHOPE" under abstract arch and line design in navy on front; "UNIVERSAL MATCH, NEW YORK" in navy on manumark; "(212) 288-5800/Fifth Avenue at 81st Street, New York, N.Y. 10028/a Judson Hotel" in navy on reverse.
Credit Line
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Object Number
2007.6.284
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
