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
Metropolis Cafe
Object Number:
2007.6.239
Date:
ca. 1980-1999
Medium:
Cardboard, ink, staple and striker
Dimensions:
1 1/2 x 1 7/8 in (3.8 x 5.7 cm)
Description:
White cardboard matchbook with reverse striker; "Metropolis Cafe" in gold on front; "BE SAFE CLOSE COVER BEFORE STRIKING" in black on footer; "Atlas/Diamond, New York" in black on manumark; "RES: 675-2300" in gold on saddle; "31 UNION SQ. WEST/@ 16TH St. N.Y.C." in gold on reverse.
Credit Line:
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
