Collection Highlights
Seated Man Writing, from the Economical School Series
Date:
c. 1810-14
Object Number:
1953.274f
Medium:
Black chalk, charcoal, and gray wash on light blue paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
L'Aiglon
Object Number:
2008.47.6
Medium:
Cardboard, metal staple, striker
Dimensions:
Overall (closed): 1 15/16 x 1 15/16 x 1/4 in. (5 x 5 x 0.7 cm)
Description:
21 stick matchbook with cream exterior. Front cover has red, blue, and gold logo in shape of a crest with an eagle on a shield over a blue banner inscribed in white L'AIGLON Reverse has logo printed smaller over red inscription L'AIGLON RESTAURANT / 13 EAST 55TH STREET / NEW YORK CITY Saddle has red inscription PLAZA 3-7296 / 3-7183 Blue interior with white script L'AIGLON RESTAURANT / CONTINENTAL CUISINE / DINING ROOMS FOR PRIVATE PARTIES AVAILABLE / FOR RESERVATIONS CALL PLAZA 3-7296 / 3-7183 / OPEN SUNDAYS Matches are stamped with logo as is printed on front cover.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
