Matchsafe, "Folded Shirt with Child's Head for "New York Clothing House, Baltimore."", late 19th century
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We acquired this object in 1982
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- Object ID: 18533525
- Accession Number: 1982-23-1241
- Acquired: 1982
- Short URL: http://cprhw.tt/o/2CZnx/
- Matchsafe, "Folded Shirt with Child's Head for "New York Clothing House, Baltimore."", late 19th century. late 19th century. Brass. Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener. 1982-23-1241.
In the shape of a folded man's shirt, with incised checkerboard-patterned weave, cuffs and bib, 3 raised buttons on front, smiling child's head peering out from opening at collar. Reverse inscribed "New York Clothing House, 102 & 104 Baltimore St., Baltimore." Upper curved section swings open to reveal match compartment. Textured surface on bottom possibly intended as striker.
This matchsafe is brass with the following markings: No marks
. Its dimensions are: 7 x 3 x 1.6 cm (2 3/4 x 1 3/16 x 5/8 in. ).
This matchsafe is from United States and dated late 19th century
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Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener. Its provenance is Collection of Carol B. Brener and Stephen W. Brener (Gift) We acquired this object in 1982.
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