Collection Highlights
Portrait of a Heroic Fireman
ca. 1857
1937.328
Polychrome painted and carved wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Al and Dick
Title
Al and Dick
Object name
Matchbook
Medium
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions
Overall (closed): 2 3/16 x 2 1/16 x 1/4 in. (5.6 x 5.2 x 0.7 cm)
Description
21 "feature" stick matchbook with black exterior. Front cover with design of two men and name and address of restaurant in white. Saddle with white lettering THE MEETING PLACE / OF RADIO, STAGE AND SCREEN / CELEBRITIES. Rear cover with name, address and telephone number of restaurant. Black interior with white lettering NEW YORK'S BEST IN FOOD AND DRINKS / ALWAYS OPEN / BANQUET FACILITIES Script lettering reading Al and Dick in black scrolled across natural colored broad matchsticks.
Object Number
2008.47.49
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
