Collection Highlights
Euphemia Toussaint (1815-1829)
ca. 1825
1920.6
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Coiffures Americana
Title
Coiffures Americana
Object name
Matchbook
Medium
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions
Overall (closed): 2 1/16 x 13/16 x 5/16 in. (5.2 x 2.1 x 0.8 cm)
Description
10 stick matchbook with silver exterior. Purple line art of women having hair styled and dried runs from front to rear cover. In purple script letteringo n the rear cover, UNDER THE / DRYER AT / BERGDORF'S. Lavander interior with white lettering (see transcription in notes) and white matchsticks.
Object Number
2008.47.184
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
