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Catalog Data

Medium:
Silver-plated metal
Dimensions:
6.8 x 3.4 x 1 cm (2 11/16 x 1 5/16 x 3/8 in. )
Type:
containers
Decorative Arts
Matchsafe
Object Name:
Matchsafe
Manufactured in:
USA
Date:
ca. 1890
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Oblong, with curved sides, slightly concave lid, slightly convex bottom, featuring large reserve with ragged edges, in the center of which is etched a baseball player at bat, a fence and tree in background. Lid features similar reserve with ragged edges in which is a baseball bat and ball. The reverse features a woven or mesh-like decoration with wavy lines and irregular reserve, in which is inscribed the name J.H. Eustace. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.
Credit Line:
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Accession Number:
1978-146-450
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq463fd95fb-7eb1-4cf6-9534-446082719c74
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_1978-146-450