Collection Highlights
The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.QH41.C26.1974
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pen & Pencil
Object Number:
2008.47.58
Medium:
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions:
Overall (closed): 1 15/16 x 2 x 3/8 in. (5 x 5.1 x 0.9 cm)
Description:
30 stick matchbooks with burgundy exterior. White heraldic style crest on front cover. Name, address, and telephone number of restaurant on back cover. Burgundy interior with natural colored lettering (see transcription in notes) and natural colored matchsticks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
