Collection Highlights
The Great Fire of 1835: View of New York City Taken from Brooklyn Heights on the Same Evening of the Fire
c. 1835
1935.167
Gouache on heavy paper, laid on Japanese paper, wrapped over board
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Hotel Astor
Title
Hotel Astor
Object name
Matchbook
Medium
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions
Overall (closed): 2 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in. (5.1 x 3.8 x 1 cm)
Description
20 stick matchbook with black and white exterior. White along sides, with wide central black stripe. Front cover with gold, black and white crest. Gold lettering on rear cover, HOTEL / ASTOR / NEW YORK / R. K. CHRISTENBERRY / President. Plain interior and black matchsticks.
Object Number
2008.47.153
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
