Collection Highlights
Salver
Date:
1772-1773
Object Number:
1928.24
Medium:
Silver
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Matchbook
Object Number:
2010.16.15
Date:
1940-1945
Medium:
Paper and metal staple
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 in. (5.1 x 3.8 x 0.6 cm)
Description:
World War II era matchbook with crest insignia on front flap with text "ZVITEZIME!/ TRUTH CONQUERS", top of matchbook has text "BYLI JSME/ A BUDEUM!", back side of matchbook depicts V for victory symbol with decoration and text "Free Czechoslovakia!"
Credit Line:
Gift of Ivan C. and Marilynn Gelfman Karp
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
