"The Alamo, San Antonio, Texas"

Object Details

Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
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.
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Date
late 19th century
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Medium
Brass
Dimensions
2.9 x 5.4 x .7 cm (1 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 1/4 in. )
Type
containers
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Matchsafe
Type
Matchsafe
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