Object Details
Catalogue Status
Research in Progress
Description
In the form of a heart, featuring intricate, all-over incised decoration of swirling scroll forms, flowers and foliage. Small central reserve inscribed "Etta". Identical reverse reserve inscribed "1898". Long chain attached to links on lid, pin attched to top of chain. Lid hinged on side, thumb catch on opposite side. Striker in recessed groove on lower right side of box.
Credit Line
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Date
1897–98
Accession Number
1980-14-1385
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
containers
Decorative Arts
Object Name
Matchsafe
Type
Matchsafe
Medium
Silver
Dimensions
4.7 x 4.4 x 1.5 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 9/16 in. )
manufactured in
Birmingham, England
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_1980-14-1385