Matchbook

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.138

Description

A large black glossy surface on outside of "book". The bottom has striking surface strip. Inside is writing and numbers. Inside is set of twenty six matches of cardboard colored matte black with red tips. The matches are of one piece folded and stapled to the exterior glossy book cover with one staple.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Inside cover: "Museum/Restaurant/PO3-1600". Outside flap reads: "Be Safe: Close Cover Before Striking".

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

2 in

Length

2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 2 x 2 in. (5.1 x 5.1 cm)

Material

Cardboard, Steel, Sulphur

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Unknown, Missing