Collection Highlights
Illustrations of cholera asphyxia in its different stages. Selected from cases treated at the Cholera Hospital, Rivington Street
Date:
1832
Object Number:
LIB.Y1832.Bart.Cholera
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Copain Restaurant
Object Number:
2008.47.13
Medium:
Cardboard, striker, metal staple.
Dimensions:
Overall (closed): 2 x 2 3/16 x 3/8 in. (5.1 x 5.6 x 0.9 cm)
Description:
30 stick matchbook with black exterior. Front cover has white inscription COPAIN / RESTAURANT with the 'I' in COPAIN dotted with a fleur de lys. Back cover printed with black and white photograph depicting waiter and two diners above the striker. White interior with black lettering LOOK FOR COPAIN / IN 20th. CENTURY-FOX'S / THE FRENCH CONNECTION / RES. PL8-0554
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
