Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Faisan D'or
Object Number:
2008.47.14
Medium:
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions:
Overall (closed): 2 x 2 1/16 x 3/8 in. (5.1 x 5.2 x 0.9 cm)
Description:
30 stick matchbook with cream colored exterior. Front cover printed with burgundy lettering FAISAN D'OR / GOLDEN PHEASANT. Saddle printed ELDORADO 5-8400 and back with pheasant and inscription A MEETING PLACE OF DISTINCTION / FAISAN D'OR / 14 EAST 52nd ST. (BET. MADISON & 5th AVENUES). Natural colored interior with black printing FAISAN D'OR / RESTAURANT / 14 EAST 52nd. STREET / BET. MADISON & FIFTHE AVENUES / CONTINENTAL CUISINE / COCKTAIL BAR
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
