Collection Highlights
Panoramic View of New York City (in Eight Sections)
Date:
1842-45
Object Number:
1915.76
Medium:
Black ink over graphite on eight sheets of ivory paper with partial black ink borders, laid on Japanese paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Golden Jubilee, Hotel Astor
Object Number:
2008.47.154
Medium:
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions:
Overall (closed): 1 15/16 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in. (4.9 x 3.8 x 0.9 cm)
Description:
20 stick matchbook with gold exterior. Front cover with blue crest and lettering GOLDEN JUBILEE / 1904 - 1954. Crest with white lettring 50 / HOTEL ASTOR. Rear cover with blue lettering, HOTEL / ASTOR / NEW YORK / R. K. CHRISTENBERRY / President. Plain interior.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
