Collection Highlights
The Game of Playing Department Store
1898
2000.715
Cardboard, wood, paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
4-40 Club
Title
4-40 Club
Object name
Matchbook
Medium
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions
Overall (closed): 2 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 3/8 in. (5.2 x 4.1 x 0.9 cm)
Description
20 stick matchbook with red exterior lined with white and speckled with black to create the effect of a brick wall. Front cover with name of club in white lettering inside black oval vignette. Telephone number printed on saddle with white lettering. Black and white lettering on rear cover, LUNCHEON / DINNER / COCKTAILS and address of club. Plain interior, black matchsticks.
Object Number
2008.47.149
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
