Medium:

sterling silver

Dimensions:

7 x 4.2 x 1.1 cm (2 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 7/16 in. )

Type:

containers

Decorative Arts

matchsafe

Object Name:

matchsafe

Manufactured in:

USA

Date:

ca. 1895

Catalogue Status:

Research in Progress

Description:

Oblong, with curves and counter-curves around perimeter, featuring raised decoration of female golfer in hat and long dress at tee, on grass course, with building and hills in background, c and s-scroll edges and flower at top center of lid. Lid hinged at side. Striker at bottom.

Credit Line:

Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener

Accession Number:

1978-146-722

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/kq43aa15b20-5dd4-4605-a6e7-e0c82a094168

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1978-146-722