Collection Highlights
Chatelaine
ca. 1761
1954.179a-d
Silver gilt, gold, enamel, ivory, chalcedony, glass, paint
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
"EL MOROCCO"
Title
"EL MOROCCO"
Object name
Matchbook
Medium
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions
Overall (closed): 2 x 2 3/16 x 3/8 in. (5.1 x 5.6 x 0.9 cm)
Description
30 stick matchbook with white exterior with blue zebra-print. Front cover with rectangular area of solid white with blue lettering "EL MOROCCO". Rear cover with rectangular area od solid white with blue and white depiction of leaping zebra. White interior with blue zebra-print and rectangular area of solid white with name, address and telephone number in blue lettering. White matchsticks with blue zebra-print scrolled across.
Object Number
2008.47.113
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
