Collection Highlights
Politicians measuring Lincoln's shoes
Date:
March 5th 1864
Object Number:
PR.010.1864.Politicians
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Match Holder
Object Number:
2002.1.408
Date:
1870-1900
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
Irregular: 6 1/4 x 4 x 1 3/4 in.
Description:
This bronze colored metal match dispenser was meant to be hung on a wall. It is decorated with embossed stars and diamonds and the words "C. Parker/ Pat./ Sept. 14. 1869/ May 3 1870". The match striker is on the front.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
