Collection Highlights
Augustus Coe Gurnee dressed for the Vanderbilt costume ball, March 26, 1883
Date:
March 26, 1883
Object Number:
PR.223.1.16.1
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Match safe
Object Number:
2002.1.4638
Date:
1905-1915
Medium:
Celluloid
Dimensions:
2 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in.
Description:
A dark cocoa brown pocket match safe with a corrugated striker bar on the bottom. The celluloid is engraved with vine-like designs forming an elaborate frame around the words "Brownell/ Car Co./ St. Louis/ Where Will You Find A Match". The reverse is engraved with a shield.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
