Collection Highlights
Speech of His Excellency George Washington, Esq; president of the United States of America, delivered to the Honorable the Congress
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.SY.1789.39
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Knickers
Object Number:
2007.6.30
Date:
ca. 1960-1980
Medium:
Cardboard, ink, staple and striker
Dimensions:
overall (closed): 4.8 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm (1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in.)
Description:
Brown and white cardboard matchbook designed vertically as an all around label that is printed "Knickers / 223-8821 Lunch Dinner Brunch / 928 Second Ave / at 49 Street, New York"; the footer is printed"CLOSE COVER.STRIKE MATCH ON BACK".
Credit Line:
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
