Collection Highlights
Scenes in the Life of Harriet Tubman
Date:
ca. 1869
Object Number:
LIB.CT.T8855.B7
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Luce Center
Match or toothpick holder
Object Number:
1953.660
Date:
1880-1920
Medium:
Glass
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. ( 5.7 x 5.7 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
impressed: on bottom: "SAFETY/NIGHT LIGHT CO."
impressed: on sides; "STARS & STRIPES"
Description:
Green pressed lead glass match holder; bulbous body; sides composed of four panels, two with American shields and two with star medallions inscribed "STARS & STRIPES; four feet; impressed maker's mark on base.
Credit Line:
Gift of Clarence G. Michalis
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
