Collection Highlights
William Pitt, the Elder, First Earl of Chatham (1708-1778)
Date:
ca. 1770
Object Number:
1864.5
Medium:
Marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
L'Etoile
Object Number:
2008.47.12
Medium:
Cardboard, metal staple, striker
Dimensions:
Overall (closed): 1 15/16 x 2 1/16 x 5/16 in. (5 x 5.2 x 0.8 cm)
Description:
30 stick matchbook with black exterior. Large silver foil lettering on front and back covers L'ETOILE Black interior and matchsticks. White printing on interior of cover, AU COEUR DE NEW YORK / 1 EAST 59TH STREET / PLAZA 1-7025
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
