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
Terrace
Object Number:
2007.6.280
Date:
ca. 1975-2007
Medium:
Cardboard, ink, staple and striker
Dimensions:
2 1/8 x 2 in (5.3 x 4.9 cm)
Description:
Purple cardboard matchbook with reverse striker; "TERRACE/400 W 119 St. NYC 666-9490" in white under abstract white moon and lights; "CLOSE COVER STRIKE ON BACK" in white on footer; "ENCORE SALES 617-757-1875" in white on manumark; line map in white on back showing restaurant's location in Morningside Heights.
Credit Line:
Gift of Joshua Shapiro
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
