Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
1865
Z.2603
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Envoy
Title
Envoy
Object name
Matchbook
Medium
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions
Overall (closed): 2 1/16 x 2 3/16 x 3/8 in. (5.2 x 5.6 x 1 cm)
Description
30 stick matchbook with black exterior. Identical front and rear covers with name of restaurant in gold lettering on red and blue image of collar with suspended medal bearing gold capital E. White lettering STEAKHOUSE / RESTAURANT / NEW YORK. Saddle printed with telephone number in white. Natural colored interior with black lettering (see transcription in notes).
Object Number
2008.47.60
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
