Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
50th Anniversary, Belmont Park
Object Number:
2008.47.134
Medium:
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions:
Overall (closed): 1 15/16 x 1 1/2 x 5/16 in. (5 x 3.8 x 0.8 cm)
Description:
20 stick matchbook with dark green exterior. Front and back covers with multicolored logo of thoroughbred horse galloping across finish line and white and yellow text 50TH ANNIVERSARY / BELMONT PARK. Saddle with 1955 in yellow and white lettering. Plain interior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
