Collection Highlights
Fire engine condenser case of the Clinton Fire Company No. 41
Date:
ca. 1842
Object Number:
1937.1631
Medium:
Wood, oil paint, gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Clos Normand
Object Number:
2008.47.5
Medium:
Cardboard, metal staple, striker
Dimensions:
Overall (closed): 1 15/16 x 2 1/8 x 7/16 in. (4.9 x 5.4 x 1.1 cm)
Description:
30 stick cardboard matchbook with matte red exterior. Front with white design of two stylized lions and white inscription CLOS NORMAND / 42 EAST 52ND ST. / NEW YORK CITY / PLAZA 3-3348. Reverse with white design of a crowing rooster and white inscription LE MANOIR / 120 EAST 56TH ST. - NEW YORK CITY / PLAZA 3-1447 White interior with red inscription LE MANOIR / PL 3-1447
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
