Manufacturer:

Gorham Manufacturing Company, Providence, Rhode Island, USA, founded 1818  Search this

Medium:

Silver

Dimensions:

6.2 x 3.7 x 1.7 cm (2 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 11/16 in. )

Type:

containers

Decorative Arts

Matchsafe

Object Name:

Matchsafe

Made in:

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

Date:

ca. 1886

Catalogue Status:

Research in Progress

Description:

Oval, with upper and lower of left and right sides cinched slightly, featuring raised decoration of a pair of quails and lily flowers, all framed by double band of petal-like ornament. Reverse features rooster and hen among floral decoration. Lid hinged on side. Striker incised on bottom.

Credit Line:

Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener

Accession Number:

1980-14-43

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/kq4f4b48667-e137-4c67-bcc6-0b6e9b593fd6

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:chndm_1980-14-43