Collection Highlights
"A Visit from St. Nicholas"
Date:
1862
Object Number:
MSS.BV.Moore.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Le Vert-galant
Object Number:
2008.47.15
Medium:
Cardboard, striker, metal staple
Dimensions:
Overall (closed): 1 15/16 x 2 1/16 x 3/8 in. (4.9 x 5.2 x 1 cm)
Description:
30 stick matchbook with matte burgundy exterior. Front cover has white and gold ostrich plume insignia and gold script lettering LE VERT-GALANT. Saddle is printed with gold lettering RESTAURANT. Back cover is printed in gold lettering 60 WEST 48th STREET / (WEST OF 5th AVE.) / NEW YORK CITY / JUDSON 2-7989. Natural interior is printed with vermillion lettering LE VERT-GALANT / 60 WEST 48th STREET N. Y. C. / RES: JU 2-7989 / CUISINE FRANCAISE / LUNCHEON, COCKTAILS , DINNER
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
