Collection Highlights
Major Gen'l Z. Taylor Before Monterey
Date:
1848
Object Number:
PR.068.27
Medium:
Lithograph
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Luce Center
Match safe
Object Number:
2002.1.4629
Date:
1883-1910
Medium:
Metal, paper
Dimensions:
4 5/8 x 5 x 1 in.
Description:
A metal wall hanging match safe with separate bins for good and burnt matches, with the word "Matches" cut out and backed with a luminescent paper card for easy use in the dark. The reverse of the card reads "In Daylight/ In Darkness/ Directions./ Hang this Match Safe where the Letters may/ receive the Light freely/ during the day, and they will be/ LUMINOUS/ The Entire Night./ Patented/ 1882, 1888/ Licensed by/ F.W. Devoe & Co., cor. Fulton & William Sts., N.Y./ Sole Agents For/ Luminous Paint and Card Board".
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
