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Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring man with black hair in black suit, white shirt, blue tie; he stands behind glass counter, holding with right hand a large box of cigars; inscription above reads "Look for the Union Label on the Box." Right side panel inscribed "Compliments of Cigarmakers Union #97, Boston, Mass." in black on orange ground. Left side panel inscribed "Not made by the Trust" in black and red on orange ground. Reverse inscription "Honesty, Skill & Cleanliness, Your Protection, Smoke Union Made Cigars," in black and red on orange ground flanks green facimili of "Union-made Cigars Local Stamp." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Advertisement for Cigar Maker's Union #97, Boston Matchsafe, patented 1905
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-23

This object was made by Whitehead & Hoag Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Black Cat Cigarettes

Matchsafe (USA), after 1904
plated metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-6

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Rectangle form with bulging sides and flared corners. The front has a plain silver surface with illusionary relief scene of head of hairy dog peering through ripped hole in safe. Dog is smoking with smoke trails off to right side.

Matchsafe (USA), early 20th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-217

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Scarab of blue glass with peacock-blue iridescent back.

Scarab (USA), ca. 1910
mold-blown favrile glass.
Museum purchase through gift of K.R. Gerry.
1958-51-1

This object was made by Tiffany and Co..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring raised decoration, inscribed in circular reserve "Modern Woodmen of America", the center of which displays a shield with a crossed malet and hatchet and monogram "MWA", over circular reserve inscribed "Pur Autre Vie", beneath features an assortment of objects including a scale, urn, and medallion inscribed "Brazen Coin", some foliage motifs interspersed throughout; reverse features male with hatchet raised, chopping a tree trunk, background of trees, cabin, and 2 men on wooden river raft. Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

"Modern Woodmen of America" Matchsafe, patented 1904
plated brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1070

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

"Cream of Olives" "Mason's Health Defenders"

Matchsafe (USA), early 20th century
celluloid, metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-22

This object was made by Whitehead & Hoag Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Rectangular, featuring printed decoration of a red, white and blue banner, one large star in upper left, blue corner; golden eagle set against white ground on diagonal central band, eagle situated above green banner that is inscribed "Pan 1901"; 4 small stars on lower right, red corner. "Pan-American Exposition 1901" inscribed in blue above flag; "Buffalo, N.Y., U.S.A." inscribed in blue below. Reverse features representations of North and South America in the forms of fin-de siecle style women draped in flowing scarfs, their hands clasped at the isthumus, where the 2 continents meet. Inscribed in black on box side is "Made by the Whitehead & Hoag Co., Newark, , N.J."; inscribed on opposite side: "Designs Copyrighted by Pan-American Exposition Co." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Pan-American Exposition Matchsafe, 1901
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1434

This object was made by Whitehead & Hoag Company.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Oblong, curved sides, top and bottom, molded from vulcanite, featuring irregular red and black striations throughout entire surface. Slip-top cover may be removed entirely. Striker molded into box bottom.

Vulcanite Matchsafe, early 20th century
vulcanite.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-541

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Watch Pendant (USA), ca. 1910

Watch Pendant (USA), ca. 1910
enamel, silver, gold.
Gift of Sally Steinbach Israel in memory of Fredricka Friedman Steinbach.
1995-134-3

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Necklace (USA), early 20th century

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Matchsafe (USA), 1905–15
gold, diamonds, emeralds, rubies.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-464-a,b

This object was made by Theodore B. Starr.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Of "Martele" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials E.K.G. conjoined.

Rockledge Silver Service Cream Soup Spoon, 1911–12
silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-11

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Of "Martele" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials E.K.G. conjoined.

Rockledge Silver Service Luncheon Fork, 1911–12
silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-6

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Of "Martele" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials E.K.G. conjoined at the top. Shank and three tines silver-gilt.

Rockledge Silver Service Pastry Fork, 1911–12
gilt silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-7

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Of "Martelé" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials "E.K.G." conjoined.

Rockledge Silver Service Place Knife, 1911–12
silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Of "Martele" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials E.K.G. conjoined.

Rockledge Silver Service Dinner Fork, 1911–12
silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-4

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Part of a pair of salad servers. Spoon has leaf-shaped bowl and monogram applied on pentagonal terminal: "PN".

Salad Server (spoon) (USA), 1910–14
silver.
Gift of Pillsbury Michel Inc..
2008-15-2

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

One of a twelve piece place setting. Of "Martelé" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials E.K.G. conjoined; silver-gilt bowl.

Object ID #18651429
gilt silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-12

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Of "Martele" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials E.K.G. conjoined.

Rockledge Silver Service Luncheon Knife, 1911–12
silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-2

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Of "Martele" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials E.K.G. conjoined.

Rockledge Silver Service Spoon, 1911–12
silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-8

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Gilt silver spoon with black, blue, white, and orange geometric and circular patterns in enamel on handle.

Spoon (USA), ca. 1910
enameled and gilt silver.
Gift of Historical Design Inc..
2006-30-3

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Of "Martele" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials E.K.G. conjoined.

Rockledge Silver Service Spoon, 1911–12
silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-10

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Of "Martele" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials E.K.G. conjoined. Shank and four tines silver-gilt.

Rockledge Silver Service Salad Fork, 1911–12
gilt silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-5

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Of "Martele" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials E.K.G. conjoined.

Rockledge Silver Service Butter Knife, 1911–12
silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-3

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Of "Martele" silver, the handle decorated with a native lily motif and initials E.K.G. conjoined.

Rockledge Silver Service Spoon, 1911–12
silver.
Museum purchase from Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program....
1995-49-9

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Part of a pair of salad servers. Fork has leaf-shaped bowl and monogram applied on pentagonal terminal: "PN"; like spoon but slotted and open.

Salad Server (fork) (USA), 1910–14
molded and raised silver.
Gift of Pillsbury Michel Inc..
2008-15-1

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

Watch Key (USA), 19th century

Watch Key (USA), 19th century
gold.
Gift of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1920-19-97

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Bust of a woman wearing earrings and a necklace, facing left. Upright oval, white on black

Cameo (USA), late 19th century
paste.
Gift of The French Institute.
1949-68-27

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Head of amn three-quarters to the left. Upright oval, white on black.

Cameo (USA), late 19th century
paste.
Gift of The French Institute.
1949-68-32

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Pin (USA), mid-19th century

Pin (USA), mid-19th century
gold, garnet, almandine.
Gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.
1938-58-795

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Pear-shaped bowl stamped with four concentric ridges, the tapering reeded stem with rounded terminal, embossed with a a bird among flowering plants and grass. Reverse similarly embossed with vacant area.

Spoon (USA), 19th century
silver, gilt.
Bequest of Mrs. John Innes Kane.
1926-37-150

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.

A pair of earrings with leafs dangling oval globes, weaved in hair, set in gold.

Pair Of Earrings (probably USA), 1860–70
hair, gold.
Gift of Mrs. Gustav E. Kissel.
1928-5-58-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Glass cross and stand composed of a square stepped pedestal with short square column, molded at top with projecting square plinth with pyramidal shoulders, surmounted by a corss, polygonaly in section, (eight polished surfaces, four oriented with four faces on pedestal). Cross attached to pedestal by short metal core.

Cross (USA), late 19th century
glass.
1923-46-75-a,b

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.

Slightly curved spatula-like blade, with point and one wavy edge; shaped handle in Chrysanthemum pattern, with engraved "B" in reserve.

Chrysanthemum Butter Knives, 1880–91
silver.
Gift of Anonymous Donor.
1957-61-49-a,b

This object was made by Tiffany and Co..
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

In the form of a pair of trousers with creases, back pocket, suspenders draped over hips, tool pouch on right hip, overall surface textured to simulate fabric. Flat, flip top lid hinged above tool pouch. Striker on bottom.

Pair of Trousers Matchsafe, ca. 1886
metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-107

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 4 images of this object.

Oblong, curved sides and corners, featuring polychrome enamel coat-of-arms in dark blue, light blue, rust and white, with 3 ships displayed, framed by raised decorative scroll work and crown above, inscribed "Bermuda." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

"Bermuda" Matchsafe, ca. 1910
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1142

This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.