Medium:

Papier mâchè, sandpaper

Dimensions:

8.2 x 2.1 x 2.6 cm (3 1/4 x 13/16 x 1 in. )

Type:

containers

Decorative Arts

Matchsafe

Object Name:

Matchsafe

Made in:

Europe

Date:

late 19th century

Catalogue Status:

Research in Progress

Description:

In the shape of a slightly elongated, black, square-toe shoe, with low heel, gold printed decoration of buckle/bow at instep, top (lid) inscribed "Souvenir de Wiesbade" surrounded by decorative oval border. Lid hinged on upper part of long side. Striker on sole of shoe.

Credit Line:

Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener

Accession Number:

1978-146-526

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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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/kq4360d37fe-f92f-431a-b154-5c4dddc3b8e2

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1978-146-526