Search results for "*" | Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Search Results

Small, rectangular, featuring raised decoration of man on left, in donkey's head and toga-like costume, on right, reaching out towards him, is woman in long dress, inscribed above "Souvenir of a Midsummer Nights's Dream"; reverse inscribed "Adelphi Theatre, 1906, "With Otho Stuart's Compliments." Thumb catch at front of lid, lid hinged on opposite side. Link attached below hinge. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

"Souvenir of A Midsummer Night's Dream" Matchsafe, 1905–06
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-279

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

In the form of a round, British football, front ribbed and laced down the center. Reverse ribbed, inscribed "Strike boldly, then your light will shine clear. Affly." Lid (upper section of ball) hinged on left side. Link attached on left side. Striker recessed in bottom

British Football Matchsafe, 1905–06
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-157

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

Rectangular, rounded sides, featuring word/picture rebus, inscribed "I Am W.W. King, Who The [Devil] Are You", with incised image of devil with pitchfork that appears after "The" and before "Are" in text. Reverse inscribed with monogram WWK. Thin, flat lid hinged on upper left. Striker on bottom.

"I Am W.W. King, Who The [Devil] Are You" Matchsafe, late 19th century
rolled, cut and engraved brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1095

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

Rectangular, rounded corners and sides, image/text horizontally orientated, featuring raised decoration of Alamo facade, inscribed "The Alamo, Greetings from San Antonio," identical decoration on reverse. Lid hinged on long side. Striker on bottom.

"The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas" Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-89

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

Rectangular, the front inscribed on the diagonal with the word/picture rebus "In Me A [Match] You'll Always Find," the text in blue enamel, an image of the match featured in white with red tip. Reverse undecorated. Lid hinged on left. Striker on bottom.

"In Me A [Match] You'll Always Find" Matchsafe, 1886–87
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-54

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

Rectangular, with rounded sides, featuring word/picture rebus, inscribed "When Shall We 3 [Asses] Meet Again", with 2 incised donkeys, substituted for text, facing one another between the number "3" and "Meet". No decoration on reverse. Simple, flat lid hinged on upper left. Striker on bottom.

"When Shall We 3 [Asses] Meet Again" Matchsafe, late 19th century
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-1394

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

Rectangular, snuff box style container, featuring raised decoration of seated terrier dog peering into gramaphone speaker, inscribed above "Loud Tone Needles" and below " 'His Master's Voice' ". Striker on underside.

Advertisement for "His Master's Voice" Gramaphone Needles Matchsafe, ca. 1920
aluminum.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1266

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, reverse slightly concave, with polychrome enamel and etched decoration, the square central reserve features open circle with monogram, the border of which is punctuated by alternating light blue and red square sections with perforations in center of each, on dark blue enamel ground an etched zig-zag design resembling sunrays radiates outwards from circle, square central reserve bordered on top and bottom by pink-beige strips with etched curly lines at each end, the center of each featuring light blue and yellow semi-circles with sawtoothed etched borders, outermost border comprised of alternating light and dark blue bands punctuated by tear drop motifs in yellow and red enamel, each of which has single perforation at their center; sides and reverse have gold wash on surface. Lid hinged on upper left side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Abstract Sunburst Reserve with Tear Drop Border Matchsafe, ca. 1886
silver gilt, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-48

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

Circular, featuring raised decoration of 2 men playng billiards in a game room, other men seated in background. Link attached to left side. Box bisected near top and lid hinged on upper left. Striker on bottom.

Billiards Players Matchsafe, 1907–08
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-92

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

Rectangular, curved corners, featuring incised decoration of male swinging golf club, he wears cap, jacket, knickers, diamond-patterned socks and spats. Lid hinged on side, thumb catch at front. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Golfer Matchsafe, 1899–1900
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-695

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

This object has not been digitized yet.

Tomb of Washington, Mt. Vernon, Virginia Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-684

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

Rectangular, with vertical sides curved, the front inscribed with the word/picture rebus "Just one [pipe] more," the text in black enamel, image of a pipe in black, brown and white, all on a white ground. Reverse features elaborate, incised monogram (BW). Flat lid hinged on left. Striker on bottom.

"Just One [Pipe] More" Matchsafe, 1886–87
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-227

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

Oblong, curved lid and bottom, featuring engraved decoration, situated horizontally on case body, of Georgian style house, with four chimneys, four rows of windows, front door flanked by classical columns and fanlight above, a tree on right side of house, on left side of house "Vestas" is inscribed (to be read if case is turned upright), all is framed by decorative border. Reverse features engraved decoration, situated vertically on case body, of flower bouquet in vase on stand. Top of lid, located to left of house, features engraved flower surrounded by decorative border, thumb catch protrudes slightly over box edge, hinged on side. Striker on box bottom carved into ivory with hatch marks.

Georgian House Facade Matchsafe, late 19th century
ivory, pigment.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-504

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

Rectangular, featuring black and white enamel decoration, text/image reads horizontally, of a calling card with upper right-hand corner folded, inscribed "Mr. Jos. Humphries" at center, " 'Throgmorton,' 19, Dunsany Road, Brook Green, W." at lower left-hand corner. Flat lid hinged on long side. Striker on bottom.

Calling Card Matchsafe, 1901–02
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-188

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

Rectangular, with engraved thistles and foliage on body, enameled in pink and green. A diagonally draped banner, inscribed "DINNA FORGET" in blue enamel, bisects the decoration. No decoration on lid or reverse. Link attached to top of lid. Lid hinged on left. Striker on bottom.

"Dinna Forget" Matchsafe, 1907–08
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-119

This object was made by J. Cook & Sons.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Pig Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1020

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

"Punch" magazine made by "L.E." Birmingham

Matchsafe (England), 1886
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-18

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, image/text reads horizontally, inscribed "Luden's Menthol Cough Drops" on right, and "Give Instant Relief," "Trade Mark," "WHL," "Reading, PA." on left, printed in black and orange on yellow-gold ground, and imposed on variously shaped reserves, all framed with an array of decorative flourishes; upper side panel inscribed "Name on every drop," lower side panel inscribed "Sold Everywhere," reverse inscribed "All persons troubled with coughs, cold hoarseness, sore throats, etc., will find immediate relief by using these drops. Public speakers, Singers, etc., are invited to try them. One of these drops put into the mouth before going to bed, loosens the phlegm and causes the patient to enjoy a comfortable night's sleep. Manufactured by W.H.Luden, 5 Cents, Reading, PA." Lid hinged on long side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Advertisement for "Ludens Menthol Cough Drops" Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-8

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.

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, image text reads horizontally, featuring sepia-toned, hand colored photographic image of structure that resembles an elephant with windows, and tower on its back, inscribed "Elephant Hotel, Atlantic City, N.J." Reverse features photographic image of people strolling on paths in garden-like setting, large building with veranda, canopied windows on ground floor, mansard roof and American flags above, sign in front inscribed "Hotel Shelburne, Atlantic City, N.J." Lid hinged on long side. Striker on opposite bottom.

Elephant Hotel, Atlantic City Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1351

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

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring horizontal, sepia-toned, photographic image of the White House, inscribed below "White House, Washington D.C.", reverse features horizontal, sepia-toned and hand colored photographic image of the Capital, inscribed below "The Capital, Washington, D.C.", side panel beneath White House image inscribed "Washington, D.C." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

The White House, Washington, D.C. Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-640

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

Rectangular, with rounded edges and corners, featuring polychrome enamel decoration of rugby player, surrounded by etched foliage ornament. He wears red and white striped, long sleeve jersey, white, knee length playing pants, red and white knee socks. Behind him is a brown goal post, beneath a green and brown grass-like reserve. Lid, hinged on left, features abstract, etched ornament on front. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Rugby Player Matchsafe, late 19th century
silver-plated metal, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-407

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring word/picture rebus "Tis [Rare] That We May Often [Meat]", with sides of beef, enameled in red and white, as substitutes for words "rare", and "meat", "meat" being a play on "meet", text enameled in blue, with first letter of each word in red. Lid hinged on left, small protruding thumb catch on right. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

"Tis [Rare] That We May Often [Meat/Meet]" Matchsafe, 1895–96
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-595

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

Rolls Royce Radiator Grille Matchsafe, 1923–24
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-98

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

Rectangular, curved top and bottom, featuring polychrome printed decoration, image/text reads horizontally, of lawn mower on grass lawn with path, river and castle in background, inscribed on decorative banner above "Green's," partially legible inscription on smaller banner "Silens Mesoff" [?], coat-of-arms at right, below inscribed "Lawn Mowers, Hundreds of Thousands in Use." Side panel below inscribed "Regd. Offices & Works, Smithfield Iron Works, Leeds." Reverse features red lion, coat-of-arms, unicorn on top of banner inscribed "Dieu Et Mon Droit, inscribed above "Thos. Green& Son, Ltd., Established Over Half A Century" and inscribed below "Appointed By Royal Warrant Horticulture Engineers To His Majesty The King." In fine print below inscribed "The Whitehead & Hoag [illegible print], St., London, E.C., Made in U.S.A." Side panel below inscribed "London Offices & Works, New Surrey Works, Southwark Street, S.E." Lid hinged on side. Striker on bottom.

Advertisement for "Green's Lawn Mowers" Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-802

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

Oblong, right side rounded, left side formed to resemble top of alligator's head, upper edge resembling alligator's back, featuring raised decoration of architectural monument, inscribed "Old City Gates, St. Augustine, Fla." beneath, surrounded by raised form of alligator, whose tail wraps down and around curved right side of box. Reverse features raised decoration of monument, inscribed "Old Fort Marion, St. Augustine, Fla." beneath. Top of alligator's head flips open at jaw line as box lid. Raised scales on alligator's back likely intended as striker.

"Old City Gates, St. Augustine, Fla." Matchsafe, ca. 1910
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1369

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

Rectangular, with rounded corners, image/text reads horizontally, featuring black and white printed advertisement for plumber's goods, inscribed "The Climax Rubber (Adjustable) Elbows, The Climax Speciality Co., Inventors & Sole Manufacturers. Seneca Falls, N.Y." Illustration of rubber elbow in lower, left corner. Side panel below inscribed "Plumbers Rubber Goods and Washers." Reverse inscribed "Traps of all Descriptions. The largest Manufacturers of Plumbers Specialties in the World." Illustration of pipes to right of inscription. Side panel below inscribed "John C. Davis, Prest., L.J. Avery, Sec'y. H.Kuney, Treas." Lid hinged on same side panel. Striker on bottom opposite lid.

Advertisement for "Climax Rubber Elbows" Matchsafe, 1900–10
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1422

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.

Rectangular, rounded corners, image/text reads horizontally, inscribed "National Union of the United Brewery Workmen of the U.S. Affiliated with the A.F. of L., Headquarters: Rooms 109-110, Odd-Fellows Bldg., Cincinnati, O.," all in alternating type-faces in black and red, image of brown and black wooden barrel at center, with blue and yellow highlights, inscribed in very small letters on red "Union Beer." Lower side panel inscribed "United We Stand," upper side panel inscribed "Divide and We Fall." Reverse inscribed "This label should be pasted on every package containing Beer, Ale, or Porter, as the only guarantee that said package contains beverages produced by Union Labor." Central reserve features facimile of red label, featuring blue coat of arms flanked by inscription "UNION" and "BEER", the rest inscribed "National Union of the United Brewery Workmen of the United States." Lid hinged on long side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Advertisement for the "National Union of the United Brewery Workmen"...
plated metal, printed celluloid.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-15

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.

Rectangular, with rounded edges, featuring white enameled reserve with black enameled calender numbers, 1 through 31. Above, on lid front, is open window through which a rotating, adjustable, 7-sided, bone rod with first letters of the days of the week may be viewed. Lid opens in two opposite places; its thin, flat top hinged on upper right; when flipped up, compartment containing adjustable bone rod is revealed. Lid hinged again on upper left, below open window, and above calender, accessing match container. Reverse features inscription "Manchester Ship Canal, Opening for Traffic, Souvenir, Cunard SS Skirmisher, 1st Jan.y 1894, J.D. Macgregor". Striker on bottom. Seperate black leather case lined in blue velvet.

Perpetual Calendar Matchsafe, 1887–88
silver, enamel, bone, leather case.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-207

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

Oblong, with ornate curved sides, cinched where lid meets box body, featuring raised horizontal decoration depicting large pavillion-like building, inscribed "St. Louis 1904" above architectural rendering, and "Palace of Electricity" below. Inscribed on lid, and legible when box is turned long side up is "World's Fair", all decoration framed by winding, sinuous, fabric-like band that wraps around perimeter of box. Reverse features raised decoration of woman, seated in garden setting, dressed in long, Classical-style garment, drying her hair, probably based on figure of Venus, behind her is statue of a similar theme, all framed by c-curves and counter-curves. Lid hinged on upper, long side. Striker on bottom.

"Palace of Electricity, St. Louis World's Fair" Matchsafe, 1904
metal.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-68

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

Oblong, rounded corners and sides, with pronounced concave indentation at bottom, featuring demon's mask, identical on front and reverse; lid with irregular edge deliniated above demon's brow, hinged at side. Striker on bottom in indentation.

Demon Mask Matchsafe, 1884
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1982-23-1371

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

King Edward VII Matchsafe, ca. 1901
brass.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-708

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

Rectangular, with lobed top, bottom, and sides, featuring raised decoration of a large sail boat with 3 masts in central, rectangular reserve, inscribed "'Foudroyant', Nelson's Flagship, Commenced 1789, Launched 1789, Wrecked Blackpool 1897", incised decorative surround, reverse features incised decoration. Lid hinged on side. Striker in recessed groove on bottom.

Lord Nelson's Flagship, the Foudroyant Matchsafe, ca. 1898
brass, copper.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-772

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

Rectangular, rounded corners, featuring overall engraved foliate scroll pattern, central circular reserve inscribed TM. Reverse side, same decoration, slightly convex. Lid hinged on side, small thumb catch opposite. Striker in recessed groove on bottom. Cylindrical case for cigarette holder attached by rings situated below hinge on box side, similarly engraved with overall pattern and reserve for monogram. At cigarette case top is small, circular lid, with thumb catch, hinged at back. Enclosed is plastic cigarette holder, resembling horn, edged with gold rim.

Cigarette Holder and Case Matchsafe, 1903–04
silver, plastic, gold.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-795-a/c

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

In the form of a fish, with incised scale-like decoration on body, finer incised decoration on small upper and lower fins as well as tail. Face plain except for saw-tooth, incised band that wraps from front to back, and applied, raised eyes. Face serves as lid, hinged at top with small hook catch underneath. Textured body likely intended to serve as striker.

Fish Matchsafe, 1907–08
silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1980-14-1236

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

In the form of four cigars held together with a band inscribed "HAVANA" on both front and reverse. Hinged on side. Striker recessed in top of lid.

Cigars Banded Together Matchsafe, 1891–92
cast and engraved silver.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-241

This object was made by William Neale & Sons.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 2 images of this object.

Oblong, with curved corners, snuff box type container featuring polychrome decoration of a fanned hand of playing cards: from left, first card is ace of spades in black and white enamel, followed by king of spades, queen of spades, jack of spades, all in red, blue, yellow, black, white enamel, ace of hearts in red and white enamel. Underside of box features elaborate monogram (AE). Lid hinged on back panel. Striker on right panel.

Playing Cards Matchsafe, 1885–86
silver, enamel.
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener.
1978-146-228

This object was made by Cornelius Saunders & Frank Shepherd.
This object is part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts collection.
There are 3 images of this object.