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Euphemia Toussaint (1815-1829)
ca. 1825
1920.6
Watercolor on ivory
Related Person: Euphemia Toussaint

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Faisan D'or

Faisan D'or
Faisan D'or
Faisan D'or
Title
Faisan D'or
Object name 
Matchbook
Medium 
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions 
Overall (closed): 2 x 2 1/16 x 3/8 in. (5.1 x 5.2 x 0.9 cm)
Description 
30 stick matchbook with cream colored exterior. Front cover printed with burgundy lettering FAISAN D'OR / GOLDEN PHEASANT. Saddle printed ELDORADO 5-8400 and back with pheasant and inscription A MEETING PLACE OF DISTINCTION / FAISAN D'OR / 14 EAST 52nd ST. (BET. MADISON & 5th AVENUES). Natural colored interior with black printing FAISAN D'OR / RESTAURANT / 14 EAST 52nd. STREET / BET. MADISON & FIFTHE AVENUES / CONTINENTAL CUISINE / COCKTAIL BAR
Object Number 
2008.47.14
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.