Collection Highlights
Framed leaves from Abraham Lincoln's bier
Date:
1865
Object Number:
1947.47
Medium:
Albumen photograph, plant material, ink, silk ribbon, wood gilding
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Marco Polo Club
Object Number:
2008.47.171
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 0.9 cm)
Description:
30 stick matchbook with dark brown exterior. Front cover with raised gold and white image of winged lion holding book. Rear cover with raised gold lettering MARCO POLO / CLUB. Dark brown interior with natural matchsticks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Lila A. Morris
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
