Museum Collections
Luce Center
The Fifth Avenue Grill
Object Number:
2007.6.55
Date:
ca. 1960-1980
Medium:
Cardboard, ink, staple and striker
Dimensions:
overall (closed): 5.1 x 5.1 x 0.6 cm (2 x 2 x 1/4 in.)
Description:
White cardboard matchbook printed with a peach background and gray printed text on the exterior of the matchcover; "The Fifth Avenue Grill" is printed on the front of the matchcover; "102 FIFTH AVENUE / NEW YORK CITY / 10011" is printed on the reverse above the striker; "212-206-6740" is printed on the saddle; "DIAMOND MATCH CO., NEW YORK, NY" is printed on the manumark; "CLOSE COVER . STRIKE MATCH ON BACK" is printed on the footer.
Credit Line:
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.