Collection Highlights
The Puritan
1899
1946.253
Dark brown/ black patinated bronze
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Cotillion Room
Title
Cotillion Room
Object name
Matchbook
Medium
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions
Overall (closed): 1 15/16 x 2 1/16 x 3/8 in. (4.9 x 5.2 x 0.9 cm)
Description
30 stick matchbook with multicolored exterior. Front cover with red and white striped curtain on left hand side. Scrolled initials CR in white on blue ground. Plain white rear cover. Natural interior with silver lettering COTILLION ROOM / IN THE / HOTEL PIERRE / NEW YORK / TEMPLETON 8-8000 Alternating red and white matchsticks.
Object Number
2008.47.189
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
