Collection Highlights
Astor House
Date:
ca.1853-1859
Object Number:
PR.020.65.1
Medium:
Wood Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chin Chin
Object Number:
2007.6.64
Date:
ca. 1960-1980
Medium:
Cardboard, ink, staple and striker
Dimensions:
overall (closed): 4.8 x 5.1 x 0.6 cm (1 7/8 x 2 x 1/4 in.)
Description:
White cardboard matchbook with white and black print on the matchcover; "CHINCHIN / RESTAURANT CHINOIS" is printed on the front; "BE SAFE - CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING" is printed on the footer; "UNIVERSAL MATCH CORP. ST. LOUIS 1-800-325-8165" is printed on the manumark.
Credit Line:
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
