Collection Highlights
Freedom to the Slaves
Date:
ca. 1865
Object Number:
PR.052.58
Medium:
Lithograph
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Luce Center
The Ballroom
Object Number:
2007.6.222
Date:
ca. 1975-1995
Medium:
Cardboard, ink, and striker
Dimensions:
outer box: 3/8 x 2 x 1 3/8 in (0.8 x 5.2 x 3.5 cm)
Description:
White cardboard matchbox with inner box and striker; "The Ballroom," "THE TAPAS BAR THE RESTAURANT/THE THEATER/CABARET" below in green on top; "THE DIAMOND/MATCH CO./SPRINGFIELD, MA" at one end, "POCKETBOX/SLIM" at other end, all in green, on one side; "The Oldest Tapas Bar in America," "Three taxi minutes/from the Javits Convention Center.," and "253 West 28 Street, New York City 10001/(212) 244-3005" in green on bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
