Matchbook

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Matchbook

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.140

Description

Blue glossy outside finish folded front has writing and strike strip. Inside is unfinished cardboard with eleven matches made of cardboard with white tips, folded into bottom and fixed with one staple.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

Front cover reads in white letters: "MONTGOMERY/PLACE".

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Width

1-1/2 in

Length

1-7/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. (3.8 x 4.8 cm)

Material

Steel, Cardboard, Sulphur

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom